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Eight Cardiff murder arrests over Lyn Prosser's death after O'Neill's incident | |
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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. |
Lyn Prosser, 44, 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 there was a further altercation outside. | |
Mr Prosser, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but died. The ages of the arrested men range from 24 to 48. | |
A forensic team from South Wales Police were taking evidence inside and outside the pub, which remained closed on Monday. | |
A post-mortem examination is ongoing. | |
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." |
He added: "Our thoughts are with Mr Prosser's family at this very difficult time. | |
"I would urge anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened, either inside or outside O'Neill's, to please contact us." | |
Police are appealing for witnesses to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | |
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." |
A statement on the Beddau RFC website said: "Lyn was a huge character in the village and was well known by many from not just our community but from far and wide. | |
"He was a larger than life character and a friend to so many. | |
"He starred in the back row for both the Beddau and Llantrisant clubs and will be so sorely missed by all. | |
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time." |