Man, 28, dies after getting into difficulty at waterfall near Pontneddfechan

A 28-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty at a Welsh waterfall.

Emergency services were called to reports of a man struggling in the water at Pontneddfechan, Glynneath yesterday afternoon.

Dyfed-Powys Police attended the well-known beauty spot, also known as Pontneathvaughan. Fire and ambulance crews were also at the scene.

Police say the man was at the falls with his friends.

A police spokesman said: "We were called to Pontneathvaughan waterfalls by colleagues from South Wales Police at around 1.20pm on Monday, 16 August, to reports of a male who had got into difficulties in the water.

"Officers attended, along with colleagues from South Wales Police, the fire and rescue service and ambulance, however, despite the efforts of all involved, a 28-year-old man from the Hampshire area, died at the scene.

"Next of kin have been informed of the incident, as well as HM Coroner."