Murder investigation launched following Swansea city centre assault

South Wales Police has launched a murder investigation after the victim of a serious assault in Swansea last month passed away from his injuries.

Joseph Dix, 26, from Frome, Somerset, and 27-year-old Macauley Ruddock, from Bath, Somerset, have both been charged in connection with the incident, which took place on Wednesday, July 17.

The victim, a 33-year-old man from Falkirk, Scotland, sadly passed away in hospital on Wednesday, August 14.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies said:

“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family. They are being supported by specially-trained officers.

"We want to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident, which took place near the entrance to Travelodge on Princess Way at around 2am on Wednesday, July 17."

If you witnessed this incident or have any information which will help investigators, please contact South Wales Police quoting 2400237176.

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