South Wales Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in the Roath area of Cardiff earlier today.

The incident happened in Claude Road at around 2.45am on Saturday, April 28.

Police wish to trace a man who was seen in nearby Oakfield Street at around the time of the incident.

He is described as white, wearing a light-coloured hooded top and trainers, and was running in the direction of Newport Road.

Officers want to hear from this man or anyone who may have seen him.

They are also appealing for information from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in Claude Road and Oakfield Street areas on Saturday morning between 1am and 3am.

A major incident room has been set up at Cardiff Central Police Station and the investigation is being led by Detective Superintendent Stuart McKenzie.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact the Incident Room at Cardiff Central Police Station on 02920 571530 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Related posts:

1. James Way murder investigation: Second arrest Police investigating the sudden death of a 30-year-old man from St Mellons, Cardiff have arrested a second man. The 46-year-old...
2. Porthmadog murder investigation update Motorists will be stopped in Porthmadog on Friday night as North Wales Police continue their investigation into the murder of...
3. Porthmadog murder investigation continues Police are continuing to examine CCTV footage, photographs from mobile phones, and information given by members of the public in...
4. Ten arrests made in Pill murder investigation Police have made a further two arrests following the death of a 60 year old man discovered in Broad Street,...
5. Appeal to Trace Man – Murder Investigation Newport Officers are releasing the details of a man they want to speak to in connection with a murder investigation where...