Update on Wrexham murder investigation

A second man has been released on bail as part of an investigation into the death of a 59-year-old man.

The man from Wrexham, who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of murder, was released on bail today (Friday, June 16^th) pending further investigations.

A third man from Wrexham who was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (Thursday, June 15^th), remains in police custody.

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.

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