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'Hit-and-run' death two released | |
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Two men arrested in an investigation into the death of a young father in an alleged hit-and-run incident in the Swansea Valley have been released | |
Craig Jones, 25, from Ystradgynlais, was struck by a vehicle at Home Farm Lane just after midnight on Sunday. | Craig Jones, 25, from Ystradgynlais, was struck by a vehicle at Home Farm Lane just after midnight on Sunday. |
Dyfed-Powys Police said two men who were in custody have been released on police bail pending further inquiries. | |
Mr Jones, who had a three-year-old son with his partner, was found lying in the road by another motorist. | Mr Jones, who had a three-year-old son with his partner, was found lying in the road by another motorist. |
He was taken to Morriston Hospital in Swansea but died as a result of his injuries. | He was taken to Morriston Hospital in Swansea but died as a result of his injuries. |
Ch Ins Andy Twigger said Home Farm Lane, where Mr Jones was found, is a narrow cul-de-sac type road serving a small housing estate. | Ch Ins Andy Twigger said Home Farm Lane, where Mr Jones was found, is a narrow cul-de-sac type road serving a small housing estate. |
Check records | Check records |
"The area is used mainly by local people, sometimes by courting couples and sometimes by youngsters who gather by the recreation area," he added. | "The area is used mainly by local people, sometimes by courting couples and sometimes by youngsters who gather by the recreation area," he added. |
Mr Twigger said forensic officers found debris believed to be from the vehicle involved at the scene of the collision, which he said was a "major line" of inquiry. | Mr Twigger said forensic officers found debris believed to be from the vehicle involved at the scene of the collision, which he said was a "major line" of inquiry. |
On Tuesday, police appealed to vehicle repair centres to check their records for repairs to front end damage to Ford Focus and Ford C-Max vehicles since 2 December. | On Tuesday, police appealed to vehicle repair centres to check their records for repairs to front end damage to Ford Focus and Ford C-Max vehicles since 2 December. |
Mr Jones had been for an evening out in Ystradgynlais on Saturday evening. | Mr Jones had been for an evening out in Ystradgynlais on Saturday evening. |
Ch InspTwigger added: "It is a tragedy. Apparently on his way home, (he) leaves a partner, a young child and grieving family." | Ch InspTwigger added: "It is a tragedy. Apparently on his way home, (he) leaves a partner, a young child and grieving family." |
Witnesses are urged to contact the incident room at Ystradgynlais police station on 08453 302000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. | Witnesses are urged to contact the incident room at Ystradgynlais police station on 08453 302000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. |
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