Police investigate 'unexplained' death of man after body found in Neath canal

Police are investigating an 'unexplained and sudden' death of a man in Neath after a body was found in a canal.

Officers were called to Bridge Street on Wednesday morning where the discovery was made.

The death is being treated as 'unexplained and sudden'.

Fire and rescue services also attended the scene. It confirmed the man was dead on arrival.

Councillor Alan R.Lockyer said it is "tragic news".

“This is tragic news to hear, my thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the man.”