Bristol man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal Wales assault
A 56-year-old man from Chepstow was killed on Saturday
A 40-year-old man from Bristol has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an assault in Wales over the weekend (Saturday 4 December).
Gwent Police were called to Trellech near Monmouth on Saturday evening to reports a 56-year-old man had been assaulted, he was declared dead at the scene.
In a statement the victim has been named as Matthew Oubridge from the Chepstow area.
The suspect has been released on conditional bail.
DCI Matt Sedgebeer, the senior investigating officer, said this to reassure local residents: “As our investigation continues, officers will be making further enquiries so it is possible that you may see ongoing police activity as part of this work.
“Please do not be alarmed and if you have any concerns, then please do stop and talk to us.
“We want to hear from anyone with information who has not yet spoken to the police and particularly those with CCTV or dashcam footage between 7pm and 9.30pm on Saturday 4 December in Trellech."
Anyone who knows anything about what happened is urged to call Gwent Police on 101 and quote the reference number 2100424065.
You can also contact them via a direct message on Facebook or Twitter, or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.