Police launch murder investigation following man's death in Blaenavon
A 34-year-old man from Torfaen has been taken into custody
Last updated 17th Oct 2025
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in Blaenavon early this morning.
Gwent Police received a report that a man had received serious injuries at an address in Riverside Drive in the early hours.
Officers, including firearms officers as a precaution, paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and Welsh Air Ambulance were in attendance.
A 47-year-old man from Blaenavon was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say his family have been informed, and specially trained officers have been allocated to support them throughout the investigation.
A 34-year-old man from Torfaen has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jitka Tomkova-Griffiths said: “We understand that reports of this nature can be concerning, however we have arrested a man from the area, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
“Residents will see an increased number of officers in the area while enquires are being carried out. If anyone has any information, please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way.”