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.