Murder investigation launched after armed incident in cardiff

Murder investigation launched after armed incident in cardiff

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POLICE SAID FORMAL IDENTIFICATION WAS YET TO TAKE PLACE 22:10, 24 Dec 2023Updated 22:13, 24 Dec 2023 Police have launched a murder investigation after a 23-year-old man was found with


injuries at an address in Llandaff, Cardiff, on Sunday afternoon (December 24). A local man, also aged 23, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, a South Wales Police statement confirmed


tonight. The force said that formal identification was yet to take place, but next of kin of the victim had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers. Police said it was


considered to be an isolated incident and detectives were not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. Armed officers had been deployed to Chapel Street, Llandaff 'as a


precaution', just before 11.30am today and a car park opposite the Spar shop in High Street was sealed off. A force spokesman said at the time: "Members of the public who may be


attending events in Llandaff are advised that parking may be restricted and to make alternative arrangements." READ MORE: Man punched his puppy to death after it bit him READ MORE:


Driver deliberately knocked man down in 'revenge attack' Article continues below The force said at the time that one man had been arrested and taken to Cardiff Bay police station.


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and adverts from us and our partners. You can read our Privacy Notice here. Join our WhatsApp community here Here is the full police statement tonight: "South Wales Police has launched


a murder investigation after a 23-year-old man was found with injuries at an address in Llandaff, Cardiff on Sunday afternoon (December 24). "A 23-year-old local man has been arrested


on suspicion of murder. While formal identification has yet to take place the next of kin of the victim has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. This is regarded as


an isolated incident and detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation." YOU CAN SIGN UP TO OUR REGULAR CRIME AND PUNISHMENT NEWSLETTER HERE WHILE


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