Murder investigation launched after man, 76, found dead in house

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 76-year-old man was found dead at a house in Cwmbran.

He was discovered at around 10.30am on Tuesday morning at a property on Kidwelly Road.

A 55 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. Police say they are not currently looking for anyone else.

Gwent Police has asked anyone with information that could assist the investigation to call 101, message them directly on Facebook or Twitter quoting reference number 1900333888, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.