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Lydia Stephens

Police investigating sudden death of man in Cardiff city centre

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in Cardiff city centre. The incident happened in the Windsor Place area of Cardiff on Sunday evening.

A cordon remained in place on Monday afternoon while investigations were carried out. Although the man has not yet been formally identified, he is believed to be a 39-year-old from Newport, according to South Wales Police.

The force has said the man's next of kin have been informed. A post mortem examination is being carried out and next of kin are being kept updated.

A South Wales Police spokesman said: "We are investigating the sudden death of a man in the Windsor Place area of Cardiff city centre yesterday evening (Sunday, January 22). Next of kin has been informed. A police cordon is in place and inquiries are ongoing."

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 sudden and unexplained death of a man in Cardiff city centre on Sunday.

“While an investigation is on-going, our Neighbourhood Policing Team as always will continue to provide a visible police presence in the city centre. A police cordon is in place while enquiries continue at the scene and we thank the community for their support at this time. We urge anyone with concerns to approach one of our officers or contact us by one of the following means."

You can contact the police via their Live Chat service (9am-4pm, Mon-Fri), their online reporting tool, email (swp101@south-wales.police.uk), 101, quoting reference number 2300022718.

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