Homicide probe as man dies 4 weeks after assault

A homicide investigation has been launched after a 33-year-old man died 4 weeks after a severe assault in Swansea.

Andrew Principal, from Falkirk, died in hospital on Wednesday after the assault close to the doorway to Travelodge on Princess Manner on July 17 at 02:00 BST.

South Wales Police beforehand charged two males, a 26-year-old man from Frome, Somerset, and a 27-year-old man from Bathtub, in reference to the incident.

Det Ch Insp Matt Davies mentioned: “Our ideas are with the sufferer's household.”

Household pal Nicola Whelan, who has organized a fundraising marketing campaign for Mr Principal's household, mentioned she needed him to be remembered as “a hero”.

“It's crucial to us that Andrew is remembered as a hero, as a result of he completely was one,” he mentioned.

“He was humorous, carefree and above all, an ideal dad, brother and pal.

“We are able to't put into phrases how a lot he will probably be missed.”

The drive has urged those that witnessed the incident to return ahead.

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