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Murder arrest after 74-year-old man dies in Torfaen

POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A 34-YEAR-OLD MAN AFTER FATAL INCIDENT IN TREVETHIN

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 74-year-old man in Torfaen.

Gwent Police said officers were called to a property in Bythway Road, Trevethin, at around 4:55pm on Thursday (Apr 23), following reports that a man had suffered serious injuries.

The victim, named by police as Nicholas “Brian” Parfitt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 34-year-old man from Cwmbran has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Mr Parfitt’s family paid tribute to him, describing him as a “well-loved dad and grandad”.

They said his death had come as a shock.

Police have not released any further details at this stage.

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