A BOAT covered in black plastic sheeting has been removed from the Netpool area of Cardigan as part of a major police investigation into the death of a young woman.

The vessel was taken away at around 11:30pm on Saturday (Nov 15) under police escort and is understood to form a key part of the ongoing forensic inquiry. Officers had cordoned off the slipway near the River Teifi throughout the day, with multiple police vehicles and scenes-of-crime teams attending.

Emergency services were first called to the location around lunchtime on Saturday (Nov 15) following a 999 call, and a large police response was reported soon afterwards.

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. His condition has not been confirmed, and Dyfed-Powys Police have not yet said whether any arrests have been made.

The woman, believed to be in her early twenties, has not yet been formally identified.

Police are expected to remain in the area while specialist officers continue their investigation.

The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for an official update.

ANGLE lifeboat was launched at 8:56pm on Friday evening (Nov 14) to assist a 15-metre fishing vessel that had suffered mechanical failure around 26.5 miles southwest of St Ann’s Head.

The vessel, with seven crew members aboard, was located just before 11:00pm after the lifeboat made best speed through challenging night-time conditions. Following an assessment by the coxswain, it was decided that, given the vessel’s position, potential hazard to navigation, and the welfare of those on board, the safest option was to take the casualty under tow.

A tow was established and a course set for Milford Docks. After a slow and steady passage lasting more than seven hours, the boats arrived off the port shortly before 7:30am. While waiting for the next lock, the fishing vessel was brought alongside the lifeboat for the final approach.

The casualty was safely secured within Milford Docks by 8:00am. With no further assistance required, Angle’s all-weather lifeboat was refuelled and made ready for service by 8:45am — nearly 12 hours after the initial pager alert.

POLICE are investigating following the death of a young woman in Cardigan this afternoon (Nov 15).

Officers were called to the Netpool area, near the River Teifi, where the slipway was cordoned off and access restricted while investigations were carried out.

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to local sources.

Dyfed-Powys Police have not yet formally identified the woman, who is in he early twenties, or confirmed whether anyone has been arrested.

The Herald has contacted the force for an official statement