Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:45 pm
Media captionPeople in Cardiff city centre spoke of their shock at the deaths
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead on a Cardiff street, yards from the shop where they worked.
Zoe Morgan, 21, and Lee Simmons, 34, were found at about 05:50 BST on Queen Street, close to Matalan.
A man from Castleton, Newport, has been arrested on suspicion of murder - police are not looking for anyone else.
Both victims, who are believed to have been stabbed, are from Cardiff and their families have been informed.
The man was arrested at an address in Castleton, about eight miles east of Cardiff, within an hour of the bodies being discovered. He remains in custody at Cardiff Bay police station.
Police were seen leaving a house in Castleton on Wednesday afternoon
Matalan remains closed and will reopen on Thursday
Matalan chief executive Jason Hargreaves said: "Both of the victims worked at our Cardiff branch so understandably all of our colleagues are receiving our full support.
"We extend our condolences to the families of everyone involved."
The incident happened two hours before Matalan was due to open at 08:00.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out on Miss Morgan and Miss Simmons.
South Wales Police Ch Supt Belinda Davies said: "This incident occurred in the main shopping area in the heart of the city in rush hour and it has no doubt shocked the community of Cardiff.
"We are in the very early stages of the investigation but I would like to add that at this stage we believe the suspect was known to the victims and it was not a random assault.
"I would like to dispel speculation circulating as to the motive behind this tragic incident and make it clear that this is not being linked to terrorism and any links to the homeless community are unfounded."
Queen Street was reopened by 12:50 - police activity had been focused close to Boots on the busy shopping street.
A spokesman for the shop said: "We're deeply shocked and saddened by the incident that took place on Queen Street this morning and our thoughts are with the families affected."
St David's shopping centre, which partially adjoins Queen Street, is open to shoppers.
A spokesman said the centre was trading, but some entrances were affected while investigations continue.
One man, who was staying at a nearby hotel, said: "I saw the blue lights and went downstairs and walked round the corner and at that point there were two or three police cars and ambulance after ambulance starting arriving.
"I saw somebody lying outside Boots and paramedics giving them chest compressions. It was not something you want to see ever."
There were at least seven police vehicles at the scene when forensics officers conducted their investigation.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We sent a paramedic in a rapid response car, three emergency ambulances and the trust's Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene."
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead on a Cardiff street, yards from the shop where they worked.
Zoe Morgan, 21, and Lee Simmons, 34, were found at about 05:50 BST on Queen Street, close to Matalan.
A man from Castleton, Newport, has been arrested on suspicion of murder - police are not looking for anyone else.
Both victims, who are believed to have been stabbed, are from Cardiff and their families have been informed.
The man was arrested at an address in Castleton, about eight miles east of Cardiff, within an hour of the bodies being discovered. He remains in custody at Cardiff Bay police station.
Police were seen leaving a house in Castleton on Wednesday afternoon
Matalan remains closed and will reopen on Thursday
Matalan chief executive Jason Hargreaves said: "Both of the victims worked at our Cardiff branch so understandably all of our colleagues are receiving our full support.
"We extend our condolences to the families of everyone involved."
The incident happened two hours before Matalan was due to open at 08:00.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out on Miss Morgan and Miss Simmons.
South Wales Police Ch Supt Belinda Davies said: "This incident occurred in the main shopping area in the heart of the city in rush hour and it has no doubt shocked the community of Cardiff.
"We are in the very early stages of the investigation but I would like to add that at this stage we believe the suspect was known to the victims and it was not a random assault.
"I would like to dispel speculation circulating as to the motive behind this tragic incident and make it clear that this is not being linked to terrorism and any links to the homeless community are unfounded."
Queen Street was reopened by 12:50 - police activity had been focused close to Boots on the busy shopping street.
A spokesman for the shop said: "We're deeply shocked and saddened by the incident that took place on Queen Street this morning and our thoughts are with the families affected."
St David's shopping centre, which partially adjoins Queen Street, is open to shoppers.
A spokesman said the centre was trading, but some entrances were affected while investigations continue.
One man, who was staying at a nearby hotel, said: "I saw the blue lights and went downstairs and walked round the corner and at that point there were two or three police cars and ambulance after ambulance starting arriving.
"I saw somebody lying outside Boots and paramedics giving them chest compressions. It was not something you want to see ever."
There were at least seven police vehicles at the scene when forensics officers conducted their investigation.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We sent a paramedic in a rapid response car, three emergency ambulances and the trust's Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene."
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:46 pm
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:51 pm
Bloody terrible whats the world coming to
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:31 pm
And when the scum has been found guilty , what sentence will he get, 15/18/21 years, out in 12, it's bloody ridiculous murderers should be put away till they die, you get more time for fraud, justice in this country is one big joke. I am not advocating bringing back hanging , but life should mean life!
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:52 pm
Igovernor wrote:And when the scum has been found guilty , what sentence will he get, 15/18/21 years, out in 12, it's bloody ridiculous murderers should be put away till they die, you get more time for fraud, justice in this country is one big joke. I am not advocating bringing back hanging , but life should mean life!
I agree
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 6:28 pm
Sentencing is dreadful we had city fans sent down for 2 years for being at the scene of the Chelsea fighting. This bloke should never be allowed to see life again for taking 2 young people's. Shocking news for the families involved. Rip
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 6:37 pm
The rumour going around is that a jealous ex of Zoe's named Andrew Saunders stabbed them. 
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:10 pm
Igovernor wrote:And when the scum has been found guilty , what sentence will he get, 15/18/21 years, out in 12, it's bloody ridiculous murderers should be put away till they die, you get more time for fraud, justice in this country is one big joke. I am not advocating bringing back hanging , but life should mean life!
If found guilty the scumbag will get 2 life sentences which is a minimum of 30 years.
Re: Two people murdered in Queen Street!
Thu Sep 29, 2016 5:21 pm
I would test drugs on him for a year.Then put him under and peel him.Drop him into a vat of salt and leave him to wake up,and leave him slowly die.