Man found dead in Holyhead flat; local man arrested

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

A man was found dead in a flat in Holyhead in the early hours of Saturday; a local man has been arrested.

A man was found dead inside a flat in Llys Watling, London Road, Holyhead, in the early hours of Saturday, 17 October. North Wales Police were called at 2.42am by the Welsh Ambulance Service. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

A local man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody. Police confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Detective Chief Inspector Richard Sidney from North Wales Police said: 'We understand this incident may cause concern in the local community and I would like to reassure residents that there will be an increased police presence in the area today as officers carry out house-to-house inquiries and further investigations.' Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police via webchat or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000852942.

How it is being reported

• Man found dead in flat as arrested in connection with incidentAn investigation is underway following the death of a man in a north Wales town in the early hours of Satutrday morningSouth Wales Argus · 17 Oct, 11:11
• Man found dead in Holyhead flat and police confirm person arrestedThe man was found inside a flat in the early hours of Saturday morningWalesOnline · 17 Oct, 10:11

In this story: North Wales Police · Holyhead · Richard Sidney · Welsh Ambulance Service

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