Man who died in Cimla named by police

The man who died at an address in Cimla on Wednesday, October 2nd has been named as 66-year-old Wayne Pugh.

Officers were called to assist ambulance colleagues at the property on Talbot Road at approximately 10.30pm.

Mr Pugh’s family has issued the following statement:  “The family of Wayne are devastated with the sudden loss and ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.”

A 54-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the death has been released on bail pending further investigation.

A number of local enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.

Detective Inspector Stuart Wales, of South Wales Police Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “We are not looking for anybody else in connection with this matter, and I can confirm that it was an isolated incident.”

Anyone with any information, which has not yet been passed to police, should contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence 1900365176.