Two dead following cannibal attack in Welsh hostel

A woman has been murdered in an act of cannibalism. The suspect was killed by Gwent Police after they tasered him.

16:07 07 November 2014

Matthew William, who has been suspected of murdering a woman in an act of cannibalism, has died after Gwent Police fired a Taser at him.

The police force has confirmed that the death of the 22-year-old woman is treated as murder and that they fired a Taser at Williams, who was then arrested but later died.

The incident is now being investigated by the Independent Complaints Commission.

The police also confirmed that the 36-year-old suspect was a local to the area while the woman was from Blackwood. They say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. It is believed that the deceased were in a relationship together.

The incident took place at Sirhowy Arms Hotel in Argoed, Blackwood, which had been converted into accommodation for vulnerable people several years ago.

Some villagers said there had previously been trouble at the hostel.

Susan Gibbs, 71, said: "Police seem to be here every other night to sort out the violence.

"We've even had people sleeping rough overnight in the hedgerows."

Meanwhile, the police force issued a statement saying: "The authority is fully co-operating with Gwent Police as part of their ongoing investigations."