TWO MEN have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in Wrexham, police have said.

At 6.42am on Monday (June 12th), North Wales Police said it was made aware of a report a man had collapsed on a lane adjacent to Cefn Road, in Caia Park.

Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A man was taken to hospital, where he later sadly died.

The deceased has been named as John Ithell, aged 59, who lived on Pentre Gwyn, Wrexham. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Two men from the Wrexham area have been arrested on suspicion of murder and investigations are ongoing, North Wales Police (NWP) has said.

Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is asked to contact them via the live webchat online or via 101 quoting reference A090191.