A man was found dead in a car on Saturday
Police have issued an update after three men were arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a “physical altercation” in a Welsh town. A 36-year-old man was found dead in a car following the incident in Tredegar town centre, Blaenau Gwent, over the weekend.
Early inquiries by Gwent Police established the man died after being involved in “a physical altercation” in Tredegar town centre some time between 10pm on Friday and 2am on Saturday. He was found dead in a car on Saturday morning in St James Way, the force later confirmed.
Three men, aged 18, 19, and 51, all from Tredegar, were arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.
In an update issued on Tuesday Gwent Police said the three men had been bailed “pending further onquiries”. Make sure you never miss Wales’ biggest updates by getting our daily newsletter
“Officers are continuing their inquiries to establish the full circumstances”, the statement added.
Detective chief inspector Robin Fuller previously said: “We are in the early stages of this investigation and I offer my thoughts to the family of the victim.
“We’re working to establish the full circumstances and are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who was in the area of Castle Street, opposite the Castle Hotel and Jem’s jewellery, between 1am and 2am on Saturday.
“If you have dashcam footage this could also help our investigation so please get in touch.”
Anyone who witnessed the altercation, or has any information that could help police, can call police on 101 quoting log reference 2600071626. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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