A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Bagillt.

The arrest comes after the body of a 42-year-old man was discovered in a flat in Forresters Hall.

Today, police named the victim as Andrew Hamilton.

North Wales Police DCI Gary Kelly said: "A 43 year old local man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Andrew Hamilton and is currently in custody at St Asaph.

"The coroner has been informed and a Home Office postmortem will be undertaken in due course.

"I am appealing for anyone who may have information which may assist our investigation or who may have been in the vicinity between 9pm and 11pm yesterday and who has witnessed anything out of the ordinary, to come forward.

Police incident at a flat at Foresters Hall, Bagillt
Police incident at a flat at Foresters Hall, Bagillt

"The property in question is located on the seaward side of the street near the junction with Gadlys Lane.

"I would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

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"There will be a significant police presence in the area as we carry out our enquiries and if anyone in th locality has information please feel confident to approach officers who will be able to assist.

"Our thoughts are with Mr Hamilton’s family who have been informed and our family liaison officers are currently supporting them. Andrew’s family have asked that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time."

Anyone with information should contact http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx