Man and woman found dead inside house on village high street as cops probe ‘unexplained’ deaths

AT0BWG Pit Closure Day Tower Colliery Hirwaun

TWO people have been found dead inside a house on a village high street.

The man and woman were discovered on Friday, February 21 at an address in Hirwaun, Wales.

Increased police presence in Hirwaun, Wales, after two bodies were discovered Credit: WalesOnline/Rob Browne
Two people have been found dead inside a house on a village high street
Increased police presence in Hirwaun, Wales, after two bodies were discovered Credit: WalesOnline/Rob Browne
Police are probing the area
Hirwaun deaths latest as two bodies found in Welsh village
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Hirwaun is a village in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales

Both deaths remain “unexplained” as officers probe the area.

A statement from South Wales Police reads: “Officers are investigating the unexplained deaths of two adults, a man and a woman, whose bodies were discovered at an address on Hirwaun High Street around 5.45pm on Friday, February 21.

“There is a cordon in place and additional police officers are in the area.

“Next of kin have been informed. Local residents are thanked for their patience while officers carry out their investigations.”

Hirwaun is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, situated about four miles from the post town Aberdare.

It is known for the Hirwaun Ironworks, which opened in 1765 and produced iron until 1859.

AT0BWG Pit Closure Day Tower Colliery Hirwaun
The village is known for the Hirwaun Ironworks
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