Murder investigation launched after ‘man in water’ dies on well-liked UK seashore
A man was pronounced dead following an incident at Barmouth Beach on Bank Holiday Monday as police have launched a murder investigation with a 24-year-old male being arrested
The incident occurred on Barmouth beach on Bank Holiday Monday (stock)(Image: Daily Post Wales )
A murder probe has been launched after a man died at Barmouth beach on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25). North Wales Police said emergency services were called to reports of a “man in the water” at the Gwynedd beach shortly after 3pm.
Despite the best efforts of those at the scene, the man, 34, was later pronounced dead, police confirmed. The man’s family and the coroner have been made aware.
A 24-year-old man from the Birmingham area was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.
Detectives are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward, reports North Wales Live.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Chris Bell, 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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