Police make three more arrests in Connah’s Quay murder enquiry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]North Wales Police say they have arrested three more people in the last 24 hours in connection with the alleged murder of a 19-year-old man in Connahs Quay on Monday evening.

The latest arrests bring the total number of people in custody or questioned about the murder to four investigations is gathers pace.

A 48-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday evening remains in police custody, he is yet to be interviewed as he has been undergoing medical treatment.

Arrests so far:

• A man in his 40s from the Flintshire arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender interviewed and released without charge whilst the investigation continues.
• A woman in her 60s from the Flintshire arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, interviewed and released without charge whilst the investigation continues
• 19-year-old female from the Merseyside arrested for alleged possession of controlled drugs and assisting an offender, she remains in custody in St Asaph
• A 48-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday evening remains in police custody, yet to interviewed. 

Detective Chief Inspector Jones from North Wales Police said:

Despite the recent arrests, the investigation is developing and we are still keen to speak to anyone who may be able to assist in the enquiry.  I would appeal to anybody who may have heard an altercation in the Bethel Place area of Connahs Quay to come forward.  Also, if you saw anyone running from the area at around 8pm on Monday 29^th May, please speak to us.

An increase in uniformed presence will remain in the area as we continue our enquires.  I am conscious of the disruption caused to members of the local community, and whilst I am empathetic to this, I would ask that you please bear with us.

A post-mortem on the body of the dead 19-year-old male is expected to take place today.

Police were called to an address at Bethel Place, Connahs Quay shortly before 8pm on Monday May 29 following reports of a serious incident.

Despite the efforts of paramedics and police officers the man, not from the local area, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Anyone with any information relating to the investigation is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference V078270. Alternatively contact the webchat http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]