Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 64-year-old's body found in house

1318     0
Officers were called to a property in Belmont Walk, Butetown shortly after 9am on Sunday (Image: Google)
Officers were called to a property in Belmont Walk, Butetown shortly after 9am on Sunday (Image: Google)

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 64-year-old man, police have said.

A 38-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in Butetown, Cardiff.

South Wales Police said officers were called to a property in Belmont Walk shortly after 9am on Sunday.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies, who is leading the investigation, said: "Clearly, this incident will cause shock to the close-knit community of Butetown."

"I want to assure the public that an early arrest has been made and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident."

Man who 'killed 4 students' was 'creepy' regular at brewery and 'harassed women' qhiddtiuhiquzprwMan who 'killed 4 students' was 'creepy' regular at brewery and 'harassed women'

"The support and understanding of the local community are very much appreciated."

Police have asked that anyone with information about the case to contact them quoting occurrence number 2400056193.

Joe Smith

Crime, Murder, South Wales Police

Read more similar news:

02.01.2023, 14:20 • Crime
Husband and wife enjoy Xmas dinner days before she's charged with his murder
02.01.2023, 14:50 • Crime
Cody Fisher's football team postpones match as two appear in court for murder
02.01.2023, 16:15 • Crime
Man accused for killing 4 pals 'avoided talking' when it was discussed in class
02.01.2023, 17:09 • Crime
University of Idaho murder suspect's parents speak out following son's arrest
02.01.2023, 17:54 • Crime
Suspect accused of massacring four students with knife had 'very weird' diet
02.01.2023, 17:57 • Crime
Grandfather charged with murder in fatal stabbing of boy, 8, hours into New Year
03.01.2023, 06:53 • Crime
Man, 54, charged with murder of 24-year-old woman mssing for over three weeks
03.01.2023, 09:34 • Crime
Man living in care home found dead - with fellow resident arrested for 'murder'
03.01.2023, 11:49 • Crime
Police share ingenious way they tracked down suspect accused of killing friends
03.01.2023, 12:24 • Crime
Tory MP says she wears a stab vest to meetings with her constituents