A man was pronounced dead following an incident at Barmouth Beach on Bank Holiday Monday
Emergency services were called to an incident on Barmouth Beach at around 3pm on Monday(Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE)
A murder investigation has been launched after a 34-year-old man has died at a Welsh beach on Bank Holiday Monday.
Emergency services responded to reports of a man in the water at Barmouth Beach in north Wales shortly after 3pm on May 25, and despite the best efforts of those at the scene the men was later pronounced dead. A 24-year-old man from the Birmingham area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody, with enquiries into the incident ongoing.
The man’s family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here.
Police are now asking anyone who was at the beach on Monday afternoon who may have witnessed the incident to make contact with them as soon as possible.
Detective Superintendent Chris Bell of North Wales Police said: “An investigation into the man’s death has been launched and I am urging anybody who was at Barmouth beach and witnessed the incident to contact police.
“I am also appealing to everybody who was on the beach between 2pm and 4pm who took any photos and videos to send them to us as soon as possible.
“We are interested in all photos or videos taken on any part of the beach during the afternoon. Any image could be relevant to our investigation, and my team of investigators will review them to ascertain whether they are of any evidential value to our enquiries.
“Your help on this matter could be crucial in piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the death of the man.
“I would reassure the community that we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident and there will be an increased police presence in the coming days for reassurance purposes.
“My thoughts remain with the man’s family at this difficult time.”
Anybody who was at Barmouth Beach and witnessed the incident or who has any photos or footage from the area at the relevant time is urged to upload them to North Wales Police’s Major Incident Police Portal.
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