NEWS UPDATE
MAN REMANDED IN CUSTODY AFTER MURDER OF PENSIONER
A man charged with the murder of a pensioner in the Cimla area of Neath has been remanded in custody, pending his next court appearance.
Tom Carney, 27, from Morriston, Swansea, was charged on Sunday evening with the murder of David Phillips, 76, whose body was found at a property in Lime Grove at 9.16pm on Thursday, February the 14th, following reports of a disturbance.
Carney appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court this morning, and was remanded in custody. He will appear at Swansea Crown Court tomorrow (Tuesday, February the 19th).
Speaking on Sunday, Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Darren George of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “I would like to thank the local community for their assistance to date, a number of whom have come forward and provided important information.
“A 27-year-old man has today been charged with the murder of David Phillips, and I would also like to reassure the public that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this time.
“However, anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police is asked to make contact via 101, quoting reference 1900056210.”
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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