POLICE have launched a witness appeal after a woman was found dead in Swansea.

Alison Farr-Davies, 42, was found by officers at Neath Road in Hafod at around 1.35pm on Tuesday.

Ms Farr-Davies, who was a registered solicitor, was living in the Bournemouth area before she moved to Swansea and detectives want to hear from people who knew her.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at Swansea Central Police Station.

Officers have urged any of her associates to come forward.

Acting DS Kath Pritchard of the Major Crime Investigations Team said: “On behalf of South Wales Police, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Alison Farr-Davies who was due to celebrate her 43rd birthday this weekend.

“Earlier this year we know that Alison was living in the Bournemouth area and I would appeal to any of her friends and associates who may have any relevant information to contact South Wales Police.

“Although we currently have a man in custody I want to appeal to anyone who was in this area of Neath Road between 1pm and 2pm on Tuesday afternoon who may have seen anything suspicious to come forward. Officers responded to several calls from the public who reported seeing a man in the road.

“I would like to thank the members of the public who stopped at the scene on Tuesday to offer assistance and those who have responded to our appeal for information so far.”

Detectives are also appealing to anyone who was in this area on Sunday afternoon at the time of the Swansea City v Chelsea Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium.

Acting DS Pritchard added: “I am keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious involving a man and a woman on Sunday afternoon. There was a football car park in this area so there would have been a lot of people around at the time. These people may have information that could be of assistance to us regarding Alison’s death.”

The coroner has been informed and Ms Farr-Davies’s family is being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 1600352748 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.