A MAN from Widnes has been arrested in a police murder probe into the death of a 65-year-old man in Wales.

Detectives from North Wales Police, investigating the death of a man in Colwyn Bay, have arrested a 42-year-old man from Widnes, a 29-year-old woman from Colwyn Bay and a 33 year old man from Colwyn Bay in connection with the incident.

A spokesman for the force said: "We are still appealing for anyone who may have information that would assist our investigation to contact us."

The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday, Monday, November 20. 

Officers from North Wales Police were called at 2.15am to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Princes Drive in Colwyn Bay.

They attended, and following a short search of the area, a 33 year old man from Colwyn Bay and a 42 year old man from Widnes were arrested. They remain in custody.

The female suspect was arrested overnight.

Runcorn and Widnes World: Police officers and police forensic officers in Colwyn Bay.Police officers and police forensic officers in Colwyn Bay. (Image: Aaran Lennox)

DCI Sarah-Jayne Williams said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area of Bay View Road, Greenfield Road or Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay, around 2am on November 20, to contact us.

"If any drivers have dashcam footage that could assist us, please contact us.

"There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area while we continue our investigations, and I would like to thank local residents for the assistance they have already afforded us."

The family of the victim is being supported by specialist officers and the coroner’s office has been informed.

Police are reminding members of the public that this continues to be a live investigation, and officers have asked, for legal reasons, people to not speculate on social media. 

Anyone with information is asked to call North Wales Police on 101, quoting reference A183958.