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06/11/2014
Investigation Underway After Man And Woman Die At Hostel
An investigation is underway into the deaths of a man and woman in Caerphilly county.
It is understood that police were called to a hostel in Argoed, Blackwood, at about 01:23 on Thursday morning following reports a woman had been attacked.
On arrival police discovered a seriously injured woman, who died at the scene. Police then arrested a male at the scene and it is believed a Taser was deployed. According to reports, the man also died at the scene despite police efforts to save him.
The former Sirhowy Arms hotel was converted a number of years ago to house vulnerable adults.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed and an investigation is underway.
(MH/IT)
It is understood that police were called to a hostel in Argoed, Blackwood, at about 01:23 on Thursday morning following reports a woman had been attacked.
On arrival police discovered a seriously injured woman, who died at the scene. Police then arrested a male at the scene and it is believed a Taser was deployed. According to reports, the man also died at the scene despite police efforts to save him.
The former Sirhowy Arms hotel was converted a number of years ago to house vulnerable adults.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed and an investigation is underway.
(MH/IT)
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