Man who died after Neath nightclub attack named as police charge 34-year-old with murder

Matthew Thomas died from his injuries in hospital Credit: South Wales Police

A man who died after being attacked near a nightclub in Neath has been named as Matthew Thomas.

The 47-year-old was taken to hospital following the attack in the early hours of Friday morning (15 July) but passed away on Saturday morning.

South Wales Police has said 34-year-old Daniel Pickering, from Hampshire, has been charged with murder. He will appear before Swansea Magistrates' Court tomorrow (18 July).

Mr Thomas' are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.

Detectives are continuing their appeal for anybody who may have information to come forward, and have asked to speak to anybody who may have been inside or outside the Arch Bar and Nightclub at approximately 12.50am on 15 July, to make contact with officers if they have not already.

Anybody who has information can contact the Major Crime Investigation Team and reference 2200236046.