A man has died in hospital following an assault in Cathays, Cardiff, police have confirmed.
Officers were called to a report of an assault on Pentyrch Street at around 6.15pm on Monday, December 22.
The victim has been named as Colm Marcus Boston, aged 37, from Heath. He died on Thursday, December 26, at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. His family are being supported by a Family Liaison Officer.
Three men have been arrested as part of the investigation. A 51 year old man from Mynachdy remains in police custody. A 47 year old man from Adamsdown and a 60 year old man from Cathays have both been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Deputy Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Lauren Wells, from South Wales Police, said: “Our heartfelt condolences are with Colm’s family and friends as they come to terms with their tragic loss.
“I would like to thank the community for the support they have provided to this investigation to date and continue to urge anyone with information who is yet to speak to officers to come forward.”
Police are appealing for CCTV and dash cam footage from Maindy Road, Pentyrch Street, Whitchurch Road and Cathays Terrace between 4pm and 6.30pm on Monday, December 22.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to submit it online at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C25-PO1or contact police quoting reference number 2500404113.
Information can also be provided online via https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In an emergency, always call 999.
