South Wales Police have formally identified the deceased man discovered near Llandaff Rugby Club in Cardiff as 65-year-old Stephen Bulpin from the Fairwater area of the city. His body was found at approximately 3am on Monday morning (March 18), and detectives are treating his death as “sudden and unexplained”.
Emergency services were summoned to the pathway near the rugby club, and the area remains cordoned off as extensive investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances of his death. The walkway, which links a busy Cardiff road with Llandaff Cathedral, was closed off in response to the ongoing police incident.
The police have issued an appeal for information from anyone who may have seen Stephen from Sunday afternoon into the early hours of Monday morning. They have also released the last known sightings of Stephen based on their enquiries, including his time spent at the Fairwater Hotel and his movements in the city centre.
A post-mortem examination is currently underway to determine the cause of death, and the family of the deceased is being kept informed of any developments. Detective Inspector Bob Chambers expressed gratitude to the community for their support and understanding as the investigation continues and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact South Wales Police through various means including live chat, an online reporting tool, email, or by calling 101 and quoting reference number 2400089199. The police are diligently working to piece together the events leading up to Stephen’s death and are relying on the public’s cooperation to do so.
The police investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as the case progresses. This tragic incident has deeply affected the community, and the authorities are committed to finding answers for the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
It is imperative for the public to remain vigilant and to come forward with any information that could potentially assist in the investigation. The support and cooperation of the community are crucial in resolving this case. Let us stand together in assisting the authorities in their efforts to uncover the truth behind this tragic event.