Deeside man arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing

Officers were called to an address at Bethel Place, Connahs Quay on Monday May 29. Credit: ITV News

Police are appealing for information after a 19 year old man sustained fatal stab wounds in Connah’s Quay in Deeside.

A 48 year old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is custody.

Officers were called to an address at Bethel Place, Connahs Quay on Monday May 29. Credit: ITV News

Officers 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.

A 48 year old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is custody. Credit: ITV News

A post-mortem will be carried out later today.

The deceased’s next of kin, also not from the North Wales area, have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

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