POLICE say they are trying to "piece together the circumstances" that led to a man tragically falling to his death from a bridge over the Llan-y-Pwll link road.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon on the A5156, after police were called to concerns for the safety of a man. 

Police negotiators attended but the man fell from the bridge and sadly was pronounced dead.

North Wales Police (NWP) issued a subsequent update saying the investigation surrounding the incident is ongoing.

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Officers are urging anybody who may have witnessed the incident and police are yet to speak to them to contact North Wales Police as soon as possible. This includes anybody who may have been travelling along the A5156 prior to the road being closed and who may have dash cam or mobile phone footage.

Chief Superintendent Jason Devonport said: “Our profound sympathies remain with the man’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

“We are trying to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident and would urge anybody who may have information that could assist with the ongoing investigation to contact us as soon as possible.”

Due to the nature of the incident NWP have informed the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) and the family are being kept fully informed.

Anybody with information should contact North Wales Police via the live web chat or by calling 101, quoting reference number 24000491070.

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