Five arrested and bailed in Wrexham murder investigation after man found collapsed in lane dies
North Wales Police confirmed 59-year-old John Ithell collapsed in a lane in the city and later died in hospital. His family are being supported by officers as the investigation continues.
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:47, UK
Five men have now been arrested as part of a murder investigation in Wrexham.
They have all been released on bail pending further enquiries, officers have confirmed.
North Wales Police confirmed on Monday they had arrested a total of five men on suspicion of murder.
The force said they were called at 6.42am on Monday, 12 June, to reports that a man had collapsed in a lane next to Cefn Road.
Officers attended the scene along with the Welsh Ambulance Service.
John Ithell, a 59-year-old from the Pentre Gwyn area of the city, was taken to hospital where he later died.
His family are being supported by specialist officers, police have said.
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Officers are asking anyone with information which could be of assistance to the investigation to get in touch.