Murder investigation launched in Blaenavon

Gwent Police has launched a murder investigation following a report that a man had received serious injuries at an address in Riverside Drive, Blaenavon in the early hours of Friday 17 October.

Officers, including firearms officers as a precaution, paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and Welsh Air Ambulance were in attendance.

A 47-year-old man from Blaenavon was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed, and specially trained officers have been allocated to support them throughout the investigation.

A 34-year-old man from Torfaen has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jitka Tomkova-Griffiths said: “We understand that reports of this nature can be concerning, however we have arrested a man from the area, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“Residents will see an increased number of officers in the area while enquires are being carried out. If anyone has any information, please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way.”

Anyone with information can contact us by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media or via the form on our website and quoting log reference 2500331809.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online or by phone.