Police are re-appealing for information regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of 27 year old Ian Hamilton (also known as Parker Hamilton)
Mr Hamilton was discovered at the side of Penmaen Road between Oakdale and Pontllanfraith in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 17th, 2011)
Police are appealing for anyone who was walking or driving along the road between the hours of 2am and 4am that morning to come forward, in particular the drivers of two light coloured saloon vehicles seen on the road. We need the help of the drivers of these two cars because they were in the vicinity of where the deceased was found within the time parameters of our investigation.
Mr Hamilton, who is from Bristol, was visiting family in the area and is known to have been at a social event earlier in the evening. Mr Hamilton was seen walking from the bus station area in Blackwood and it is known he walked along Penmaen Road in the direction of Oakdale.
Officers are continuing to support Mr Hamilton’s family at this difficult time and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death which is unexplained at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 101.