A 21-YEAR-OLD man from the Hereford area has been found dead near Abergavenny, Gwent Police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to an incident in Penpergwm at around 8.45am this morning (Tuesday, October 4).
Gwent Police officers attended, along with staff from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
OTHER NEWS:
- Latest updates: police in drugs raid at Hereford home
- Herefordshire dogs saved life of woman after fall into stream
- National Lottery winner from Herefordshire scoops £1 million prize
A 21-year-old man, from the Hereford area, was discovered and pronounced dead at the scene.
A section of King Road in Penpergwm, was closed in the early afternoon while emergency services attended.
OTHER NEWS:
- Herefordshire gardener Monty Don shares new picture of adorable puppy
- Herefordshire households to have water bills slashed – here’s why
- Cost of living crisis affects long-established Hereford pet shop
A Gwent Police spokesperson said: "A 21-year-old man, from the Hereford area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Gwent Police is currently undertaking enquiries alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article