Police investigating the death of a man in Cardiff city centre have arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of manslaughter. The body of Darren Moore, who was 39 and from Newport was found in a lane close to Windsor Place and Park Lane on Sunday, January 22.
The arrested man remains in police custody and Mr Moore's family have been updated. A post-mortem examination has been conducted and further examinations are now ongoing to establish cause of death, according to police.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have seen Mr Moore in Cardiff city centre during the early hours of Sunday to come forward. They are keen to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Park Lane and Windsor Place between 3am and 7am.
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Mr Moore, who was a well-known drag artist in Cardiff, was last seen at around 5am dressed in drag and was wearing full-face make-up, a luminous green dress, a blonde wig, diamante heels, and a matching clutch bag. For the latest crime updates sign up to our newsletter here.
Detective chief inspector Paul Raikes from South Wales Police said: “Initial investigations have so far not revealed or confirmed any obvious cause of death however extensive inquiries are continuing to establish the cause and circumstances of Mr Moore’s death. I would like to thank the community for the excellent support they have provided to this investigation so far, which has helped enormously, and I would appeal for anyone with information to please come forward. I would also again like to respectfully ask people to refrain from speculating on social media about what has occurred and please let the police investigation take its course.”
Superintendent Michelle Conquer, head of operations at Cardiff and Vale BCU, said: “We understand there is shock and upset in the local and wider community following the death of Darren Moore who was a well-known drag artist in Cardiff. While an investigation is ongoing our neighbourhood policing yeam as always will continue to provide a visible police presence in the city centre.
“South Wales Police is proud to represent and protect all communities that it serves. Cardiff has a long and proud tradition of recognising, celebrating, and protecting equality and diversity. Anyone who has concerns is asked to please contact South Wales Police in confidence.”
Anyone with information is asked to police quoting reference 2300022718 via their live chat on weekdays between 9am and 4pm, via their online reporting tool, by emailing swp101@south-wales.police.uk, or by calling 101.
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