Third man arrested in Wrexham murder investigation

A third man from Wrexham has today been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of an investigation into the death of a 59-year-old man.

At 6:42am on Monday, June 12th, we were made aware of a report that John Ithell, of Pentre Gwyn, Wrexham, was found on a lane adjacent to Cefn Road, Wrexham. He was taken to hospital, but later sadly died.

One of two men arrested on suspicion of murder earlier this week has today been released on bail, pending further investigations.

The second man remains in police custody.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information that could assist officers is asked to contact us via our live webchat online, or via 101, quoting ref. A090191.