A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his father, after a body was discovered at a flat in Cardiff last month.
Martin Joseph Ward, who has not yet entered a plea, is accused of killing his father Michael Anthony Ward. The body of Michael Anthony Ward was found at a flat on 17 October, prompting police to launch a murder investigation.
Martin Joseph Ward was arrested following the discovery and has since been charged with his father’s murder. He appeared before the court where the case was formally outlined.
The case has been referred to a higher court where proceedings are expected to continue. Ward remains in custody as the legal process gets underway.
South Wales Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the death at this stage, as the matter is now before the courts.