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Three men arrested over Wrexham death

Three more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman in Wrexham.

Police were called to a property in Bryn Hafod last Wednesday where they found the body of Glynis Eileen Solmaz, 65.

Yesterday, Police were granted a further 24 hours to question a 23-year-old Wrexham man who was arrested on Friday 22nd February.

Three more arrested over Wrexham murder

Three more men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Glynis Eileen Solmaz at her home in Wrexham.

Police were called to a house in Bryn Hafod at 10.02am last Wednesday where the body of the 65-year-old was found.

Police were today granted a further 24 hours to question a 23-year-old Wrexham man arrested on Friday February 22.

Earlier today officers arrested three more local men aged 52, 34 and 29.

All the men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to burgle and are currently being held at Wrexham police station.

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Investigation continues following Wrexham death

Police were called to the home of 65-year-old Glynis Solmaz on Wednesday morning

North Wales Police have been given extra time to question a man arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Wrexham pensioner.

Glynis Solmaz, 65, was discovered at her home in Caia Park on Wednesday morning.

DCI Mark Hughes said: “Search warrants have been executed at various addresses in Wrexham and the investigation is progressing well with a number of lines of inquiry. I would again appeal for help from the community."

Murder investigation launched in Wrexham

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in her home in Wrexham. Police were called to a house in Bryn Hafod Estate, Caia Park on Wednesday morning where the body of Glynis Eileen Solmaz, 65, was found.

North Wales Police say Ms Solmaz had been at a local chemist at about 11.10am on Monday morning, but police want to speak to anyone who saw her since the weekend. She lived alone and had two Rottweiler dogs which police say she exercised regularly in the area.

We would like to reassure local residents that there will be extra patrols in the area. Incidents such as this are not common in Wrexham and we are determined, with public support, to bring those responsible to justice.

– Chief Inspector Alex Goss, North Wales Police

Anyone with information should call Wrexham CID on 101 quoting incident number P026849 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Wrexham woman's death treated as suspicious

North Wales Police is now treating the death of a woman at a house in Wrexham as suspicious, and appealing to the public for information.

Officers were called to a house in Bryn Hafod at 10.02am this morning, and found the body of Glynis Eileen Solmaz, 65.

The cause of death is unknown, and a post mortem examination is due to be carried out.

We are currently treating the death as suspicious, but the cause has yet to be determined.

We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen Ms Solmaz anytime since the weekend, up to this morning.

Anyone with information is asked to call Wrexham CID at North Wales Police on 101.

– DI Iestyn Davies, North Wales Police

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North Wales Police warning over 'Pink Love' drugs

North Wales Police have issued a warning over the dangers of taking illegal drugs after two young people from Anglesey fell ill after taking a drug known as 'Pink Love'.

A similar warning as given recently about the danger of taking a drug called 'Green Apples', after the death of a man from Anglesey.

Both the pink heart shaped Pink Love and Green Apple tablets are being used by party goers and I want to make it very clear that the consequences of taking these tablets can be fatal”

If you have been given or have bought these drugs please do not take them, I ask that you hand them into the Police so that they can be destroyed properly and safely.

– Acting Chief Inspector, Simon Barrasford, North Wales Police

North Wales Police are asking anyone with information about those who use or supply 'Pink Love' or 'Green Apple' drugs to contact them on 101.

Two hospitalised after flat fire

A man and woman are in hospital following a flat fire in Conwy this evening.

Fire crews were called to a first floor flat in Berry Street at 5.18pm, after the owner of a nearby shop noticed smoke and flames coming from the flat.

A 34-year-old woman was rescued from the flat by firefighters and is currently in intensive care suffering from serious injuries. A 36-year-old man who was also in the flat is being treated for smoke inhalation.

The incident is being jointly investigated by North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Police.

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