Murder investigation underway into death of 23 year old man in Cardiff

Armed police and other emergency services were called to Llandaff area of the city yesterday

South Wales Police car
Author: Ted Hennessey, PA / Jonny FreemanPublished 25th Dec 2023

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 23-year-old man in Cardiff.

The man was found by police at an address in Llandaff on Sunday afternoon.

Pictures on social media showed armed officers at the scene and a cordon in place for a number of hours.

A 23-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Formal identification has not yet taken place.

South Wales Police statement

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.

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