A man has died at a campsite near the Royal Welsh Show
A 25-year-old man has died and three others have been arrested following an incident at a campsite near the Royal Welsh Showground.
Emergency services were called to Penmaenau Farm caravan park, one of the main campsites for the Builth Wells event, on Saturday night.
According to reports, three men were arrested on drug offences.
Paramedics in attendance
A police statement said: "Dyfed-Powys Police attended to a report of a medical emergency at Penmaenau Farm, Llanelwedd at around 10.30pm on Saturday, July 18.
"Despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 25-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
"Three men have been arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences and remain in custody. A police presence remains at the scene while enquiries continue."
'Tragic incident'
Chief Superintendent Steve Davies said: "This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with the young man's family at this difficult time."
The Royal Welsh is Europe's largest agriculture show and is expected to welcome more than 250,000 visitors over the four-day event.
Chief Superintendent Davies added: "I would like to reassure the public that this is an isolated incident, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.
"There is no evidence of any ongoing risk to the wider public in connection with this sad incident."
Visitor safety is a priority
Organisers of the Royal Welsh Show said: "We are deeply saddened by this tragic news, and our thoughts are with the young man's family and friends, and with everyone affected by this incident.
"We will continue to support Dyfed-Powys Police as their enquiries continue. The safety and wellbeing of everyone attending the event remains our priority. We are working closely as members of the Builth Wells Event Safety Group, which has extensive measures in place, including welfare and support services, medical provision and safety initiatives.
"We want everyone attending to feel supported and to have a safe and enjoyable time."
Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability Llyr Gruffydd and Farmers' Union of Wales president Ian Rickman expressed their shock and also shared their condolences.
Speaking ahead of a press briefing, Mr Gruffydd said: "As a parent of children who are also staying in caravan and tents and the Royal Welsh this week it just reminds us that we all have a duty of care to each other and we should all look out for each other.
"We must wait now for the police to do their work and we send our love to the man's family."
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