Probe launched into fatal blaze

A man who was recovered from a fire in a property in Loudon Square, Butetown, Cardiff early on Saturday, has died.

The man, believed to be in his 50s, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he was pronounced dead.

Firefighters were called to the blaze at 0228 GMT and an investigation into its cause has been launched.

Police want to trace a number of men described as being of mixed race, who helped recover the man from the flat.

Anyone with information should contact Cardiff Bay CID on 029 2022 2111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.