The police investigation into the serious incident which happened in Pencoed on Saturday is now being treated as a murder inquiry.
The incident took place in Felindre Road, Pencoed, in the early hours of Saturday, February 28.
The 58-year-old man who was critical in hospital passed away earlier today. His family are being supported by specially trained officers at this time, and our thoughts are with them.
The Major Crime Investigation Team at South Wales Police is now leading the investigation, and the 26-year-old man arrested remains in police custody.
Detectives investigating the incident are appealing to anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Felindre Road, Pencoed, between midnight and 5am on Saturday, to get in touch.
Motorists are urged to their check dashcams for any footage which may be relevant.
Detectives would like to speak to two potential witnesses: two elderly people who are believed to have walked along Felindre Road between 12.30am and 4am on Saturday.
Detective Inspector Graham Williams, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said:
“Sadly, a 58-year-old man has died in hospital following the incident on Saturday morning. Our thoughts are with his family at this time and they are being supported.
“I would like to reassure the local community that we have somebody in custody and are not looking for anybody else at this time. I thank everyone in the community who has helped our investigation so far, and I urge anyone with information which may be relevant to our investigation – particularly the two potential witnesses – to get in touch.”
If anybody does have information, they should contact 101 quoting reference 2600063517. Alternatively, they can submit information via the Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP26C30-PO1
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