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Second murder inquiry under way | |
(about 6 hours later) | |
Gwent Police are investigating two separate murders in Newport, after the body of a 25-year-old man was found near a petrol station early on Sunday. | |
The body was found close to the Sainsbury's service station in Shaftsbury Street in the city. | |
An incident room has been set up and police are appealing for information. | |
The force is already investigating the murder of a 44-year-old man found dead in Caerleon Road in the city over the weekend. A man has been arrested. | |
After the first death, forensic officers sealed off streets in the area after the body was discovered on Saturday afternoon. | |
A 43 year-old man from Newport has been arrested in connection with this investigation. | |
Incident rooms have has been set up for both murder inquiries at Newport Central police station. | |
Anyone with information about the Caerleon Road death is asked to call officers on 01633 838111. | |
Anyone with information about the death of the 25-year-old on Sunday should call the force on 01633 245430 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. |