Three further arrests have been made in connection with Thursday’s fatal collision involving a car and an off-road bike in Gorseinon, Swansea.
A 33-year-old man from Gorseinon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A 38-year-old man from Gowerton and a 38-year-old man from Mount Pleasant have both been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They follow Thursday’s arrest of an 18-year-old man from Morriston on suspicion of murder and dangerous driving offences, and Friday morning’s arrest of an 18-year-old man from Gorseinon on suspicion of murder and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.
This investigation remains ongoing and we thank the public for their support during a traumatic time for both those involved and the wider community of Gorseinon.
Detective Chief Inspector Danielle Thorne of the Major Crime Investigation Team said:
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the family and loved ones of those involved in this incident. We are providing specialist support and ask their privacy is respected during this extremely distressing time.
“I would like to thank the people of Gorseinon and those who either witnessed the incident or who have been near the scene for the support that they have shown our officers during this investigation, which has included providing water and sun cream. Our officers are extremely grateful.
“We are aware of social media footage circulating from this incident, and ask people to not share this for obvious reasons. Our investigation continues and an increased policing presence in the area is likely to be seen for quite some time.
“I would appeal to any witnesses who are yet to speak to officers, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV/doorbell footage to get in touch via this link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP26C37-PO1. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with footage from the following roads, between 8am and 2.30pm yesterday (July 9):
Pen Cae Crwn Road
Pontardulais Road
Brynteg Road
Cecil Road
Heol Y Mynydd
The track road between Cecil Road and Heol Y Mynydd
Brighton Road.
“Alternatively, you can call 101 quoting reference 2600218457 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via this link: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers.”
Support is available to those who witnessed the incident or its aftermath. Please contact us via the details above for further information.
Alternatively, you can find support here:
www.jaclewisfoundation.co.uk
www.mind.org.uk
www.samaritans.org
NHS 111 (option 2)
