Man, 38, arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies on Easter Sunday

Police were called to a property at Orchard Court on New Orchard Street in Swansea city centre on Sunday. Credit: Google Maps

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 61-year-old man on Easter Sunday.

Officers were called to a property at Orchard Court on New Orchard Street in Swansea city centre at 12:45pm on 9 April.

The man has since been named as David Green. Police say his family are being supported by specialist trained officers and they have expressed their wishes for privacy at this time.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

In a statement, South Wales Police added: “I would like to thank members of the public who have already come forward to support the investigation.

“We continue to appeal for witnesses who may have been with David, seen David, or have any information as to David’s whereabouts from Wednesday 5 April to Sunday 9 April 2023, including any arrangements to meet with David that he either failed to attend or cancelled.”

DCI Matt Powell, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, added: "Whilst a suspect has been arrested we are very much in the early stages of this investigation.

"I would appeal to anyone living in or around the New Orchard Street community who may have information regarding this incident to please contact South Wales Police quoting occurrence number 2300112785."