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A murder investigation is underway after the death of a 27-year-old man in Abertridwr over the weekend.

The man was found unresponsive inside a property on Cefn Ilan Road at around 9.45am on Sunday April 2.

Police attended alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, who confirmed the man had died.

Gwent Police said his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 28-year-old man from the Caerphilly area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Detective Superintendent Nicholas Wilkie, of Gwent Police, said: “Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses.

“It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Caerphilly as part of this work as we have two scenes guards established – one in Abertridwr and another in Caerphilly town centre – so please do not be alarmed.

“If you have concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.”

Gwent Police has urged anyone who was in White Street, near Caerphilly Library, who saw an altercation between two men between 8pm and 10pm on Saturday April 1, to contact them.

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting reference 2300105165.

Gwent Police can also be contacted through direct message on Facebook and Twitter.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.