Man Charged With Murder in Neath

Police name the victim as 47-year-old Matthew Thomas

Matthew Thomas
Author: Claire PearsonPublished 17th Jul 2022
Last updated 17th Jul 2022

A man's been charged with murder after an incident near a South Wales nightclub.

Daniel Pickering, who's 34 and from Hampshire, will appear before Swansea Magistrates Court on Monday, July 17.

He's charged with the murder of Neath man Matthew Thomas. The 47-year-old died in hospital yesterday morning where he'd been in a critical condition.

Detectives are continuing their appeal for anybody who may have information to come forward.

In particular they would like to speak to anybody who may have been inside or outside the Arch Bar and Nightclub in Neath at 12.50am on Friday, July 15, to come forward.

Anybody who has information can contact the Major Crime Investigation Team via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP22B51-P01 quoting reference 2200236046.