Ely murder investigation: Update & further appeal

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the death of a man in the Ely area of Cardiff.

Emergency services responded to reports of an incident in the Heol-Y-Berllan and Heol Trelai area of Caerau shortly before 11.30pm on Sunday, April 7.

A 48-year-old man from Grangetown died and a murder investigation was launched.

Three women, two aged 43 and one aged 28, who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been released under investigation and enquiries are continuing.

The victim’s family has been updated and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Superintendent Darren George, of the force's Major Crime Team, said:

“Extensive enquiries are continuing in the area as we establish the tragic events which took place on Sunday night.
“Police cordons are still in place, and I would like to thank the community for their support and understanding while we continue our investigation.
“We are appealing for anyone who would have been in the Heol y Berllan and Heol Trelai area of Caerau between 11.00pm and midnight on Sunday night to please come forward with information no matter how insignificant they may feel it is.”

South Wales Police is appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information or video footage to make contact quoting ref: 2400112146.

Please use the Public Portal (mipp.police.uk), or:

• Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/
• Contact us via https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
• Email [email protected]
• 101

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.