Six boys arrested after man, 58, dies in street attack in South Wales
Written by News on 02/09/2019
Six boys have been arrested over the death of a man who was attacked in a street in South Wales.
The 58-year-old died from his injuries following the assault in Main Road in Neath Abbey, Skewen, in the early hours of Sunday.
South Wales Police said the youths held over the alleged assault are aged between 14 and 17. They remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Darren George said: “I am keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who was driving down Main Road, Skewen, between midnight and 1.30am who may have dash-cam footage.
“This investigation is very much ongoing and I would like to remind the public of the importance of not speculating on the circumstances or naming of people they believe may be involved.”
The victim’s family are being supported by specially trained officers, DCI George said.
- Any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident which happened at around 12.55am on 1 September can contact South Wales Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting the reference number 1900322546.
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