Body found at Aberavon beach

A member of the public found the body at the popular tourist destination

Author: Jess PaynePublished 28th Aug 2024

A body was found at Aberavon beach in Port Talbot this morning by a member of the public (Wednesday 28th).

Officers were called to the beach and are now investigating.

Police said in a statement: "South Wales Police was called at approximately 9:25am today (Wednesday August 28) to a report of a body found by a member of the public at Aberavon Beach.

"The person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"Formal identification has not yet taken place and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

"The death at this moment is being treated as unexplained."

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