Ongoing Investigation into Woman's Death and Man's Discovery
South Wales Police have confirmed that their investigation remains active following the death of a woman, which is being treated as a homicide.
Details of the Incident and Victim
A woman, identified as Zoe Dixon, aged 35, is believed to have died due to a traumatic head injury sustained during an assault. This information was presented during an inquest hearing.
Dixon passed away in hospital one week after the incident, which occurred on 15 June at a residence in Merthyr Tydfil, as reported to Pontypridd Coroner's Court.
Discovery of a Man's Body
In a related development, a 39-year-old man was found deceased the following day at a reservoir, according to police reports.
Police Response and Support for Family
South Wales Police have stated that the investigation is ongoing and is being treated as a homicide. The family of Zoe Dixon is receiving support from officers trained specifically for such circumstances.
The police confirmed that they responded to a call at an address on Rocky Road, Penydarren, just before midnight on 15 June. Upon arrival, a 35-year-old woman was transported to hospital following an assault. She subsequently died on 22 June.
The 39-year-old man was found dead in the early hours of 16 June at Pontsticill Reservoir, located within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, also known as the Brecon Beacons.
Inquest Proceedings
During the inquest opening on Thursday, it was revealed that despite receiving the best possible care, Dixon's condition deteriorated, leading to her death from the injuries sustained.
An initial post-mortem examination indicated a provisional cause of death as blunt head injury.
Assistant Coroner Rachel Knight stated that an inquest would be opened into Dixon's death due to evidence suggesting that her death was both traumatic and unnatural.
"Based on the evidence I have heard, I'm satisfied that it is necessary to open an inquest into the death of Zoe Marie Dixon,"
"I want to take this opportunity to express my condolences to the family of Zoe Dixon at this difficult time."
A date for the inquest has not yet been scheduled.
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