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18/05/2007
Four men held over Swansea flat murder
Four men are being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a woman in a block of flats in Swansea.
The body of Michelle Harkett, 36, was found on Wednesday morning in Flat 71 in Griffith John Street.
A post-mortem was carried out to establish the cause of death on Thursday, but police said that initial indications suggest that the woman was possibly stabbed.
Police are continuing to study CCTV footage of the area and house-to-house inquiries are continuing.
More than 50 officers are now involved in the investigation.
The four men arrested are all from the Swansea area.
Detective Superintendent Paul Kemp said that police still needed people to come forward with information. He said: "Firstly, we want to hear from anyone who may have information about how this woman died.
"Secondly, I am keen to find out more about the occupants of 71 Griffith John Street.
"Finally, I would urge anyone who was in the area of Griffith John Street or Llangyfelach Street between 7:30pm on Tuesday May 15 and 10:30am on Wednesday May 16 to contact us.
"You may think information you have may be insignificant, but it could be vital to our investigation."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 01792 456 999 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA)
The body of Michelle Harkett, 36, was found on Wednesday morning in Flat 71 in Griffith John Street.
A post-mortem was carried out to establish the cause of death on Thursday, but police said that initial indications suggest that the woman was possibly stabbed.
Police are continuing to study CCTV footage of the area and house-to-house inquiries are continuing.
More than 50 officers are now involved in the investigation.
The four men arrested are all from the Swansea area.
Detective Superintendent Paul Kemp said that police still needed people to come forward with information. He said: "Firstly, we want to hear from anyone who may have information about how this woman died.
"Secondly, I am keen to find out more about the occupants of 71 Griffith John Street.
"Finally, I would urge anyone who was in the area of Griffith John Street or Llangyfelach Street between 7:30pm on Tuesday May 15 and 10:30am on Wednesday May 16 to contact us.
"You may think information you have may be insignificant, but it could be vital to our investigation."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 01792 456 999 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA)
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