Murder investigation launched after body found in Porthcawl

POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 52-year-old man in Porthcawl.

Officers were called to a home in Nottage Meadows, in Nottage, at around 12.20am on Sunday, October 7.

The man's body was discovered, and detectives later revealed the incident was being treated as suspicious.

As well as carrying out house-to-house inquiries, police cordoned off the scene and carried out forensic work.

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South Wales Police confirmed they had arrested a man in connection with the incident and were appealing for witnesses.

A force spokesman said: "We are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man following an incident at a property in Nottage Meadows, Nottage, Porthcawl.

"Police are treating the death as murder and an incident room has been set up at Bridgend police station.

"A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the incident and remains in police custody."

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call the incident room on 01656 306 099 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.