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22-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Man Dies in Welshpool

Police have remanded the suspect to appear at court as the inquiry continues with help from the public.

Overview

  • Emergency crews found a man injured on Church Street in Welshpool town centre and he was later pronounced dead at the scene despite medics’ efforts.
  • The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Young John Mongan from Walsall.
  • Dyfed-Powys Police have charged 22-year-old Martin Slezak, of Stanley Street, Welshpool, with murder and he has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.
  • Members of the local travellers community held a vigil on Church Street to honour the victim and released balloons in his memory.
  • Police say the investigation is ongoing, they have thanked members of the public for their assistance, and the case will proceed through the courts.