Five bailed by city murder police

Police are still appealing for witnesses to John Sully's death

Five people have been released on police bail after questioning in connection with a murder in Newport.

John Sully, 46, from Caerleon died in hospital after an assault on Albany Street in the city early on Saturday.

Three men and two women were bailed pending futher inquries and police have renewed an appeal for information.

Meanwhile, a 22-year-old man is still being questioned after the body of a man, 55, was found at a house in Six Bells on Tuesday.

An area in Richmond Road in the village was sealed off.

Detectives investigating the Newport murder are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who may have seen or heard anything between the hours of 2100 BST on 4 April and 1100 BST 5 April.

Forensic investigators at the scene in Newport on Tuesday

Mr Sully is believed to have been assaulted both inside and outside his terraced home, which neighbours say he shared with his sister.

Forensic investigators were at the scene on Tuesday and 30 officers are working on the case.

Mr Sully died in the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport on Monday.

Anyone who witnessed the Newport incident or has any information can contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111.