Coroner says river tragedy cause was 'unclear'

NOT KNOWN WHY MAN ENTERED WATER AFTER NIGHT OUT, NOR WHAT KILLED HIM

- By DAVID POWELL Daily Post Reporter

A MAN was found dead in a river near Caernarfon town centre following a night out, an inquest heard.

Huw Melfyn Williams' body was found in the Afon Seiont on December 15 two days after he had gone out for drinks with colleagues.

An inquest held in Caernarfon on Friday heard that it remains unclear how he ended up in the water, or how he died.

A pathologist found no clear evidence that Mr Williams, of Tan y Coed, Gardolbenmaen, had drowned, and a coroner said there was no evidence he intended to take his own life.

Kate Robertson, senior coroner for North West Wales, gave a narrative conclusion, and said she “regrettably” couldn't say for certain what had happened.

Mr Williams had been a volunteer with the Welsh Highland Railway (WHR) and was on a night out with two colleagues on December 13.