Update on Garreg investigation

Superintendent Owain Llewellyn said: "As part of our investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the four young teenagers in the Garreg area, we are continuing to carry out a detailed search of the area where the car was found.

"As a result, the A4058 will remain closed until we are satisfied all related property has been recovered.

"Our thoughts remain with the families at this extremely difficult time and I would like to thank the public for their continued patience and understanding."

 

Update: 2.50pm

Supt Owain Llewellyn added: “We can confirm that colleagues from the North West Underwater Search Team are now assisting with the search of the area where the car was found.

"The A4085 will remain closed whilst these detailed searches are ongoing."

 

Update: 6:50pm

Supt Owain Llewellyn said: "Local officers and colleagues from the North West Underwater Search Team have now concluded a thorough search of an irrigation ditch just off the A4085, in order to ensure that all items of property have been recovered.

"The road will be reopened by the Local Authority Highways Department later this evening, and I would like to thank the local community and motorists for their patience today whilst we undertook this vital work.

"We continue to update and support the families at this difficult time."