Posted: Wed 30th Oct 2019

Wrexham man charged with murder of 21 year old woman in Cardiff

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This article is old - Published: Wednesday, Oct 30th, 2019

A man has been charged with the murder of 21-year-old Lauren Griffiths in Cathays, Cardiff.

Lauren’s body was found at a flat in Glynrhondda Street at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, April 30 2019.

Madog Llewellyn Rowlands, 22, from Wrexham, has been charged with murder and is remanded in custody to appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Lauren’s family, who live in the Oswestry area, have been updated and continue to be supported by family liaison officers.

Detective Inspector Stuart Wales, from South Wales Police Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Today is a significant development in our six-month investigation into Lauren’s death.

“Although a person has been charged, the investigation continues and we are keen to hear from anyone else who can offer information.”

South Wales Police add, “Please contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting occurrence 1900154230.”

Alternatively information can be submitted online via the police major incident public reporting site via their online system.



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