Enquiries continue into unexplained death in Blackwood

We were called to an address in Perth Court, Blackwood, at around 1.15am on Tuesday 11 February following reports of a disturbance.

Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, where a man, 54, was found unresponsive inside the property.

Paramedics later confirmed that the man had died at the scene; his next of kin are aware and are receiving support from specialist officers.

Detective Superintendent Michelle Chaplin said:

“Our investigation into the circumstances of the man’s death continues and we’re currently treating the death as unexplained.

“A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder as part of our initial enquiries; however he was later released from custody with no further action to be taken.

“We will maintain a police presence in the area as we continue to establish what has happened, but we would appreciate any details from the public that could assist our enquiries.”

If you have details that could help, you can contact us by calling 101, quoting log reference 2500044872.

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