South Wales Police have issued a statement confirming the arrest and charge of a 20-year-old man from the Trowbridge area of Cardiff in connection with a serious incident. The individual, identified as Georgie Tanetta, originally from the Wiltshire area, has been charged with the murder of a 43-year-old man and possession of an offensive weapon. Emergency services were called to the scene of a reported stabbing on Tuesday November 12th, at approximately 4pm.
The incident involved a 43-year-old man, James Brogan, who was found on Coleford Road with severe injuries. Despite the efforts of paramedics, his injuries proved to be fatal. South Wales Police have confirmed James Brogan’s family were promptly informed and were being supported by specially trained officers.
Following the incident, police cordons remained in place on Coleford Road for several days as an official murder investigation was launched. Detective Chief Inspector Lianne Rees of the South Wales Police Major Crime Investigation Team has issued a public appeal for assistance as the investigation into the murder of James Brogan continues.
DCI Rees urged anyone who was in the vicinity of Heol Trostre and Coleford Drive in the St Mellons area around the time of the incident to come forward with any information that could assist the inquiry. Urging residents with phone footage, dashcam recordings, or CCTV footage to come forward no matter how insignificant they may feel it is.