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Eight Cardiff murder arrests after death near O'Neill's | Eight Cardiff murder arrests after death near O'Neill's |
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Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Cardiff city centre. | Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Cardiff city centre. |
The man, in his 40s, from Pontypridd, died following an incident outside O'Neill's pub in St Mary Street on Sunday night. | The man, in his 40s, from Pontypridd, died following an incident outside O'Neill's pub in St Mary Street on Sunday night. |
Police say a row broke out just after 23:00 GMT inside the pub and several people were forced to leave the premises. | Police say a row broke out just after 23:00 GMT inside the pub and several people were forced to leave the premises. |
The man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but died. | The man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but died. |
A forensic team from South Wales Police is taking evidence inside and outside the pub, which remains closed on Monday. | A forensic team from South Wales Police is taking evidence inside and outside the pub, which remains closed on Monday. |
A post-mortem examination is due to take place later in the day. | A post-mortem examination is due to take place later in the day. |
Det Supt Paul Hurley said: "I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in St Mary Street at the time that may have witnessed an altercation involving a number of people outside the pub." | Det Supt Paul Hurley said: "I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in St Mary Street at the time that may have witnessed an altercation involving a number of people outside the pub." |
"Our thoughts are with the man's family who are being supported by family liaison officers," the officer said. | "Our thoughts are with the man's family who are being supported by family liaison officers," the officer said. |
"I would urge anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened, either inside or outside O'Neill's, to contact us." | "I would urge anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened, either inside or outside O'Neill's, to contact us." |
A spokesman for O'Neill's in St Mary Street said: "A serious incident took place late yesterday evening. | A spokesman for O'Neill's in St Mary Street said: "A serious incident took place late yesterday evening. |
"The police are currently investigating and we are co-operating fully." | "The police are currently investigating and we are co-operating fully." |
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |