Overview
- Police and ambulance crews were called to Church Street in Welshpool at 1.16am, and a 49‑year‑old man was found injured and later pronounced dead at the scene on Sunday, June 28.
- Dyfed‑Powys Police have named the victim as Young John Mongan, 49, and said his next of kin have been informed.
- A 22‑year‑old local man, Martin Slezak, has been charged with murder, remanded in custody and is due to appear at court.
- Detectives have identified a key timeframe of 12.45am to 1.15am and are asking anyone with mobile, dashcam or CCTV footage or who witnessed a disturbance then to contact the force or Crimestoppers.
- Police have maintained a cordon and forensic work on Church Street, asked the public not to share circulating videos to avoid harming the investigation or causing distress, and said the major crime team will continue enquiries with extra patrols in town.