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| Murder probe after body in lane | |
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| A murder investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered in a lane at Port Talbot. | A murder investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered in a lane at Port Talbot. |
| South Wales Police have set up an incident room and a team of forensic officers are examining the area around Grove Place in the town. | South Wales Police have set up an incident room and a team of forensic officers are examining the area around Grove Place in the town. |
| The body of the man, believed to be in his thirties, was found at around 0400 on Saturday morning and he has not yet been identified. | The body of the man, believed to be in his thirties, was found at around 0400 on Saturday morning and he has not yet been identified. |
| South Wales Police say he may have been assaulted shortly before his death. | South Wales Police say he may have been assaulted shortly before his death. |
| Superintendent Cliff Filer, divisional commander for Neath and Port Talbot, said it was a "rare incident". | Superintendent Cliff Filer, divisional commander for Neath and Port Talbot, said it was a "rare incident". |
| 'Appeal' | |
| "This is a rare and isolated incident in Port Talbot and we have put resources in place to assist the investigation team and to provide re-assurance to the community. | "This is a rare and isolated incident in Port Talbot and we have put resources in place to assist the investigation team and to provide re-assurance to the community. |
| "I would like to appeal to the community to assist the investigation team and come forward with any information they may have," he added. | "I would like to appeal to the community to assist the investigation team and come forward with any information they may have," he added. |
| Officers say there were reports of a disturbance in the area on Friday night and they are trying to find out if the man's death is linked. | Officers say there were reports of a disturbance in the area on Friday night and they are trying to find out if the man's death is linked. |
| Police are appealing to the community for information | |
| A post mortem examination will be carried out on the man's body later on Saturday and police are asking members of the public for help in identifying him. | A post mortem examination will be carried out on the man's body later on Saturday and police are asking members of the public for help in identifying him. |
| They also want information about events in the Grove Place area on Friday night and Saturday morning. | They also want information about events in the Grove Place area on Friday night and Saturday morning. |
| Anybody with information should call the incident room at Port Talbot police station on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 | Anybody with information should call the incident room at Port Talbot police station on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 |