Murder arrests after man dies in Ystalyfera

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Scene of where the murder happened

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 50-year-old man at a social housing complex.

Emergency services were called to an incident in Maes y Darren, Ystalyfera, Neath Port Talbot, at 22:35 BST on Sunday.

South Wales Police said a 48-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were in custody.

The force urged anyone who saw anything between 18:00 and 22:45 to contact them.

Claire Maimone, director of social housing provider Tai Tarian, said: "We are aware of an incident which took place last night at one of our properties and our sympathies go out to the family of the gentleman.

"We are currently assisting police with their inquiries and supporting our residents who may have been affected by the incident."

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