A woman has died from a suspected traumatic head injury following an assault, according to an inquest hearing. Zoe Dixon, 35, passed away in hospital on June 22, a week after the incident occurred at an address in Merthyr Tydfil.
South Wales Police confirmed they were called to an address in Rocky Road, Penydarren, shortly before midnight on June 15. Dixon was taken to hospital after the assault. Her family is being supported by specially trained officers, and the investigation is ongoing and being treated as a homicide.
A day after the assault, on June 16, a 39-year-old man was found dead in the early hours of the morning at Pontsticill Reservoir, located within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, also known as the Brecon Beacons. Police have stated their investigation into the circumstances surrounding both deaths is continuing.