Watch as travellers hold vigil in memory of Walsall man killed in Welshpool

A video has captured the moment travellers came together in Welshpool to remember Young John Mongan.

This is the moment travellers came together to hold a vigil in memory of a Walsall man killed in Welshpool.

A video, which was captured on Church Street in Welshpool town centre, captured the moment the community came together to release balloons and honour the life of Young John Mongan last night (June 29).

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The 49-year-old, from Walsall, was identified as the man who died following an incident on that same street at 1.16am on Sunday (June 28).

Emergency services attended the scene after reports of a man being injured. Despite the best efforts of ambulance crews the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Young John Mongan, 49, died following a fatal incident in Welshpool town centre | Dyfed-Powys Police

A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court today (June 30) charged with murder in relation to the incident.

Martin Slezak, of Stanley Street, Welshpool, has been remanded in custody ahead of his appearance.

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In a statement following the charge, police thanked the public for their help so far.

The statement from the force said: "Dyfed-Powys Police would like to thank all those who have assisted with the investigation so far."

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