A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a burnt-out van in Prestatyn. North Wales Police said the 38-year-old man was arrested following the discovery in the vehicle on Gas Works Lane on Sunday evening.
Police are yet to identify the person who died. Detective Chief Inspector Zoie Dunkerley, of North Wales Police, said: "Our investigation is still in the early stages, and we are yet to identify the person that sadly died."
Emergency response and investigation
Emergency services arrived at the scene at around 11.30pm on Sunday, with firefighters battling the blaze while police and ambulance crews also attended. On Monday morning, police confirmed that a body had been recovered from the vehicle and that a murder inquiry had been launched.
On Monday afternoon, the area remained sealed off by police, with forensics teams working at the scene throughout the day. North Wales Police said a cordon would remain in place in the immediate area on Monday to allow officers to conduct their enquiries.
Appeal for information
Detective Superintendent Chris Bell said: "Officers are working at pace to identify the person. Once the identity is known, specialist trained officers will be assigned to support their family as soon as possible."
DS Bell added: "We understand this incident may cause concern within the local community, and I would like to reassure the public that there is a visible policing presence in the area. I would appeal to anyone who was in the Gas Works Lane area of Prestatyn between 10.45pm and 11.45pm yesterday and saw or heard anything unusual to contact us."
The discovery has shocked the town. One resident said: "My thoughts go out to the person and their family, it's heartbreaking at any time when someone dies." Another added: "This is tragic, thoughts go out with the family."
