A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Bagillt.

Officers were called to an address in High Street, Bagillt at 10.30pm on Wednesday night where the body of a man was discovered.

Andrew Hamilton, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 43-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody at St Asaph.

The coroner has been informed and a Home Office post mortem will be undertaken in due course.

Police have been present in Bagillt on Thursday morning, with crime scene investigators and forensics seen entering a property.

DCI Gary Kelly said: "I am appealing for anyone who may have information which may assist our investigation or who may have been in the vicinity between 9pm and 11pm yesterday and who has witnessed anything out of the ordinary, to come forward.

The Leader:

Forensic teams entered the property on High Street on Thursday

The Leader:

Police cars seen on Bagillt's High Street on Wednesday night

"The property in question is located on the seaward side of the street near the junction with Gadlys Lane.

"Anyone with information should contact http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx

"I would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

"There will be a significant police presence in the area as we carry out our enquiries and if anyone in the locality has information please feel confident to approach officers who will be able to assist.

The Leader:

"Our thoughts are with Mr Hamilton’s family who have been informed and our family liaison officers are currently supporting them.

"Andrew’s family have asked that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time."

The Leader: