Man found dead near Cardiff rugby club

Police are investigating the death of a man near a Cardiff rugby club.

A cordon has been in place near Llandaff Rugby Club on Western Avenue since the sudden death of a man at around 3am on Monday, 18 March.

The man has been identified as a 65-year-old local man. His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by detectives.

Police say formal identification is yet to take place.

A South Wales Police statement said: "We are investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a man near Llandaff Rugby Club on Western Avenue, Cardiff, at around 3am this morning.

"A police cordon is in place and enquiries are on-going."

It is understood the walkway, which links Western Avenue and Llandaff Cathedral, has been cordoned off since early on Monday.

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