A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 34 year old man in Barmouth yesterday, Monday 25th May.  Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Emergency Services responded to reports of a man in the water at the beach shortly after 3pm. Despite the best efforts of those who attended the man was later pronounced dead. 

A 24 year old man from the Birmingham area was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in Police custody whilst enquiries are ongoing. The man's family and coroner have been made aware

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Chris Bell said "an investigation into the man's death has been launched and I am urging anybody who was at Barmouth beach and witnessed the incident to contact Police.

I am also appealing to anybody who was on the beach between 2pm and 4pm who took any photos and videos to send them to us as soon as possible.

We are interested in all photos or videos taken on any part of the beach during the afternoon. Any image could be relevant to our investigation and my team of investigators will review them to ascertain whether they are of any evidential value to our enquiries.

I would reassure the community that we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident and there will be an increased Police presence in the coming days for reassurance purposes. My thoughts remain with the man's family at this difficult time".

Anybody who was at Barmouth beach and witnessed the incident or has any photos or footage is urged to upload them to the MIPP (Major Incident Police Portal).