A man arrested in connection with the death of a 34-year-old man on Barmouth beach has been released on bail. Emergency services were called to reports of a “man in the water” at the Gwynedd resort shortly after 3pm on Monday, May 25.
North Wales Police (NWP) said a murder investigation was launched into the “sudden death”. The force today said inquiries were continuing
A 24-year-old man from the Birmingham area has since been released on bail whilst he helps officers with the investigation, codenamed “Operation Mizen”.
North Wales Police said it will be maintaining its increased police presence in the Barmouth area for reassurance purposes.
Senior investigating officer Detective Superintentdent Chris Bell said there had been an “overwhelming response” from the public following an appeal for information.
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Det Sup Bell said: “I would like to thank all members of the public who assisted the man on the beach on Monday, and to everybody who has contacted us since.
“We have received an overwhelming response from the public, which is incredibly helpful to our enquiries.
“I am continuing to urge anybody with who was at Barmouth beach on Monday, 25 May, and witnessed the incident, and hasn’t already spoken to police, to get in touch.
“I am also re-appealing to anybody 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.”
The casualty’s family are being supported by specialist officers. Det Sup Bell added: “My thoughts remain with the man’s family at this difficult time.”
Anybody who was at Barmouth beach and witnessed the incident, or has any photos or footage of the beach, is urged to upload them to NWP’s major incident police portal here.