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Two men have been released on conditional bail as police continue to investigate the death of a 20-year-old man over the weekend.

The two men were arrested after a collision on the A465 westbound, between Rhymney and Dowlais, which happened at around 4.50am on Saturday May 31.

The 20-year-old, from Brynmawr, was pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned.

Gwent Police confirmed his family has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 40-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil was arrested on suspicion of murder, drink driving, and drug driving.

A 37-year-old man, also from Merthyr Tydfil, was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, and assisting an offender.

Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Edwards, the senior investigating officer, said: “We’re keen to speak to anyone who was travelling along the A465 between the hours of 2am and 5am on Saturday morning, especially motorists with dashcam, as they could have details that might assist our enquiries.

“It is still our view that a second vehicle – a white BMW that was found burnt out in the Dowlais area – may have been involved in the collision.

“If you have any information about this car, then please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101, or through direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2500171434.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.