STABBING ‘MURDER’ VICTIM
20-YEAR-OLD MALACIAH THOMAS NAMED AS LATEST PERSON TO DIE IN UK STAB DEATH SCOURGE
POLICE investigating a suspected murder in Cardiff have named the 20-year-old man who died in Grangetown on Monday.
Armed police were called to reports of a serious assault in the front garden of a house in Corporation Road just before 2am.
Police have named Malaciah Thomas, who lived in Butetown with his mother and sister, as the victim.
South Wales Police said he suffered multiple stab wounds and died at the scene.
Corporation Road and Holmesdale Street remained closed for much of Monday while searches and forensic examination were carried out.
Police are continuing to appeal for information and urge any witnesses to come forward. No arrests have been made so far. Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Morgan, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are doing all we can to identify and arrest those responsible for the murder of Malaciah Thomas.
“Following an appeal yesterday [Monday] for information and CCTV, a number of people have come forward for which we are very grateful.
“We are now following up some positive lines of inquiry but as yet there have been no arrests and would appeal for anyone who has information, and has not come forward, to please call us.”
Detectives are particularly keen to hear from anyone in and around Corporation Road and Holmesdale Street who has dashcam footage, private CCTV and also anyone who may have seen or heard any suspicious behaviour, argument or assault at around 2am on Monday.
Anyone with information is asked to call South Wales Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting occurrence number 275707.