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Roofs examined in Holyhead pub fatal assault inquiry | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Police and fire officers are examining the scene in Holyhead where one man died after an assault and another climbed on to a pub roof. | |
A 24-year-old suspect, who was talked down after spending several hours on the roof of the Holland Inn, is still being questioned by detectives. | |
North Wales Police said they were called to a disturbance at nearby pub The Blossoms on Friday evening. | |
Efforts were made to resuscitate a 46-year-old man but he died at the scene. | |
The immediate area remains taped off while the location is examined as part of the police investigation. | |
On Saturday morning fire service officers could be seen on the series of roofs connecting the two licensed premises. | |
People have laid floral tributes to the dead man, who has not yet been named by police. | |
A post mortem examination is expected to be carried out later. | |
The alert led to much of the town centre being sealed off at around 16:00 GMT on Friday. | |
Members of the public were advised to avoid the Holborn Road area and nearby businesses were ordered to close after the alarm was raised. | Members of the public were advised to avoid the Holborn Road area and nearby businesses were ordered to close after the alarm was raised. |
Police have appealed for witnesses. | Police have appealed for witnesses. |
Supt Andy Jenks-Gilbert said: "I would like to take this opportunity to reassure the public that there is no danger to local residents." | Supt Andy Jenks-Gilbert said: "I would like to take this opportunity to reassure the public that there is no danger to local residents." |