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Murder Investigation Launched After Man, 47, Found Dead at Blaenavon Home

Detectives say no other suspects are sought following the arrest of a 34-year-old.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to Riverside Drive in the early hours, where a 47-year-old man was found with serious injuries and died at the scene.
  • Gwent Police arrested a 34-year-old from Torfaen on suspicion of murder, and he remains in custody.
  • Firearms officers attended as a precaution with Welsh Ambulance Service and a Wales Air Ambulance crew that arrived at 2:12am and concluded its involvement at 3:46am.
  • The street remains cordoned off as crime-scene investigators and forensic officers examine the property.
  • The victim’s family has been notified and police are appealing for information, quoting log reference 2500331809.