Man charged with murder after Christmas Day death

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 68-year-old man on Christmas Day.

Emergency services were called to a property on High Street in St Asaph, Denbighshire, shortly after 12:00 GMT on 25 December following reports of a disturbance.

Harold David Turner was taken to hospital but died later the same day, his family paid tribute saying he would be "sadly missed".

The 66-year-old man charged with murder appeared at Llandudno Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Mr Turner's family said: "Harry Turner was one of six siblings who, on leaving school had joined the Navy before working in London, Ireland, and his hometown of Rhyl."

District judge Gwyn Jones remanded the man charged with Mr Turner's murder in custody.

He will appear via videolink for a hearing at Mold Crown Court on 31 December.

Det Ch Insp Eleri Thomas appealed for anyone in the area of the Old Palace Flats who heard or saw anything before the incident to contact the force.

She said: "Investigations are ongoing and a police presence remains in the area for reassurance purposes."

She added the force was not looking for anyone else in connection with the matter.

The matter has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).