Updated: Man arrested in Harry and Megan Tooze murder investigation

Update 18/12/25 8.50pm

Yesterday (December 17), an 86-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze more than 30 years ago. He has been released on police bail. 

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South Wales Police has arrested an 86-year-old man in connection with the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze more than 30 years ago.

The couple were found dead with gunshot wounds at their Ty Ar y Waun farmhouse in Llanharry on July 26, 1993.

The force commenced a forensic review of the case in 2023 and detectives have now made an arrest for the undetected murders of Harry, aged 64, and Megan, 67.

The man was arrested earlier today and is currently in police custody.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Mark Lewis, said:

“While this arrest is clearly a significant development in the investigation, our enquiries are very much ongoing.

“This case has affected many people over the years and our aim is to find the answers to the unanswered questions which remain about their deaths over 30 years on. Even with this passage of time I appeal to anyone who has any information about the murders to come forward and speak to police.”

On the morning of Monday July 26, 1993, Harry and Megan left the farm to collect their pensions in Llanharry and were seen arriving back at 11am.

At around 1.30pm, two gun shots were heard by neighbours but this was not considered unusual being on a farm.

Police were called when a regular phone call from their daughter went unanswered. Officers attended the farm and discovered Harry and Megan’s bodies in a cow shed.

Anyone with information about the deaths of Harry and Megan Tooze should contact South Wales Police quoting occurrence number 2300016841.

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