Aberdare: Murder arrest as man dies following assault

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Police said they were called to the Colliers Arms in Penywaun

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 21-year-old man died following a serious assault in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police were called to the Colliers Arms in Penywaun, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at about 01:10 BST on Sunday.

The victim was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, but has since died, South Wales Police said.

A 24-year-old man from Penywaun has been arrested and was in police custody.

The force has appealed for any witnesses or anyone with any footage to come forward.