Detective re-appeal for information following Trellech murder

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Friday, 17 December 2021 18:01

Detectives in Monmouthshire have re-appealed for information following the murder of Matthew Oubridge.

The 56-year-old from Chepstow was found deceased on Church Street in Trellech at approximately 8.40pm on Saturday 4th December.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Officers are keen to piece together Matthew's movements that afternoon (from approximately 12pm)/evening and speak with anyone who may have seen or spoken to him.

Detectives believe Matthew left his home address in Chepstow at approximately 8pm on Saturday 4th December, and travelled in his silver Peugeot 207 up the B4293 to Trellech, arriving at about 8.30pm.

If you were in the vicinity of Church Street, Trellech at around 8.30pm, and have any information that could be relevant to the investigation, please contact Gwent Police.

Witnesses have also reported a pedestrian walking on the B4293 near Itton at approximately 7.45pm. Again, if you have any information or dashcam relating to this, please get in touch with Gwent Police.

You can contact the force on 101 quoting 2100424065, or direct message on Facebook or Twitter. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.