Police investigate two tragic deaths in Morriston

Patient dies after jumping from roof of Morriston Hospital

A PATIENT has tragically died after jumping from the roof of Morriston Hospital, one of Wales’ largest medical facilities.

South Wales Police were alerted to the situation at 11.44pm following reports that a patient had made his way onto the roof of the hospital. A specialist negotiator was immediately deployed and began speaking to the man, a 58-year-old man from Port Talbot.

Despite the negotiator's efforts, the situation took a devastating turn. At around 3:20 am, the man jumped from the roof and suffered fatal injuries. In a statement, South Wales Police confirmed the incident, adding that investigations were ongoing to clarify the exact circumstances of the tragedy.

As is standard practice in such cases, police have contacted the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to launch an independent investigation. Swansea Bay University Health Services has been asked for comment on the incident.

34-year-old man found dead on footpath in Morriston

In another incident, a 34-year-old man was found unconscious on a footpath in Morriston in the early hours of August 17.

The man, who police described as a local man, was found walking between the Morriston Rugby Club and the nearby football club. He was immediately taken to Morriston Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

A police cordon was set up at the scene on Saturday afternoon and officers were conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances of the man's death. South Wales Police have appealed to the public for any information that may assist their investigation.

Both incidents cast a shadow over the Morriston community, with residents awaiting further details as investigations continue.