A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering his father, 53-year-old Michael Ward, who was found dead at a block of flats off London Road in Holyhead, Anglesey, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police were called to the address by the Welsh Ambulance Service shortly after 2.42am. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Mr Ward was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest and investigation
A man was subsequently arrested, and forensic investigations were carried out at the address for much of the weekend.
Martin Ward, 33, of Kingsland Road, Holyhead, appeared at Llandudno Magistrates' Court on Monday morning. He was charged with a single count of murder and is accused of killing his father.
Court appearance and remand
Wearing a grey sweatshirt, he spoke only to confirm his name and address during the brief hearing, reports North Wales Live. Ward was remanded in custody by District Judge Gwyn Jones to appear at Caernarfon Crown Court on Tuesday.
Police appeal for information
Detective chief inspector Richard Sidney from North Wales Police said on Saturday: "We understand this incident may cause concern in the local community and I would like to reassure residents that there will be an increased police presence in the area today as officers carry out house-to-house inquiries and further investigations."
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident that could assist with police inquiries is asked to contact North Wales Police via webchat or by calling 101 quoting reference number 26000852942.
