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Man arrested after father-of-three dies suddenly

Family photo Close up image of Christian Dean smiling. He is wearing a white shirt and has short black hair. Family photo
Christian Dean's family said he was a "devoted" father-of-three

Officers investigating the sudden death of 36-year-old Christian Dean say they have arrested a man.

South Wales Police officers were called to a house on Graig Road in Ynyshir, Rhondda Cynon Taf, just before 13:00 BST on Thursday.

A 34-year-old man from Ynyshir was arrested in connection with the death.

Mr Dean's family said he was a "devoted" father-of-three and "much loved" son, brother and partner.

A photograph shows a number of floral tributes left on the pavement of Graig Road, a brick row houses on one side, raised from the pavement to a small front garden.
Floral tributes on Graig Road in Ynyshir on Sunday morning

"The loss of Christian has deeply affected his family, friends, and the wider community who knew him well," said Mr Deans' family.

They said Mr Dean was a "well-known" and "loved character" who brought "energy, humour, and warmth wherever he went".

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