North Wales Police has concluded its murder investigation following the death of a man at a beach in Barmouth, Gwynedd, after emergency services responded to an incident in the water on 25 May.
A 24-year-old individual who had been arrested in connection with the fatality has been released without further action, according to a statement from the force. The deceased was 34 years old.
What happens next in the investigation?
A formal report documenting the circumstances of the death is currently being prepared for submission to the coroner's office. The family of the deceased has been notified of the investigation's closure and the next steps in the process.
Why was the investigation closed?
Detective Superintendent Chris Bell confirmed that
the investigation into the man's death has been closedfollowing a thorough examination of all available evidence.
The force's thoughts remained with the man's family, he added, acknowledging the impact of the incident on those closest to the deceased.
The decision to close the murder inquiry represents a conclusion to the active investigative phase, with responsibility for determining the cause of death now passing to the coroner, who will conduct a formal inquest to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident at the beach.
