Young John Mogan, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene
22:18, 29 Jun 2026Updated 22:27, 29 Jun 2026
Young John Mongan, 49, died following a fatal incident in Welshpool town centre(Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Welshpool town centre. An investigation was launched after an incident on Church Street at 1.16am on Sunday, June 28.
It followed reports that a man had been injured. Despite the best efforts of ambulance crews the man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has now been named by Dyfed-Powys Police as Young John Mongan, 49, from Walsall.
The force confirmed that Martin Slezak, 22, of Stanley Street in Welshpool has been charged with murder in connection to the incident.
Church Street was taped off, as police and paramedics attended the scene(Image: SWNS)
Slezak has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at court. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here
In a statement, Dyfed-Powys Police thanked members of the public who have assisted officers with the investigation so far.
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