Police renew appeal into death of biker, 19, in Great Orme crash
North Wales Police have renewed an appeal for information following the death of 19-year-old motorcyclist Filip Szwarnog-Stepien, who crashed on the Great Orme in Llandudno and fell into the sea. Three individuals were arrested and released, and police are seeking witnesses or video footage, particularly regarding a black vehicle seen in the area.
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This incident highlights ongoing police investigations into tragic road accidents and the community's role in providing information, while also cautioning against social media speculation.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The incident happened on the Great Orme in Llandudno on October 29
Police have renewed an appeal for information about the death of a 19-year-old motorcyclist who fell into the sea following a crash.
Officers from North Wales Police were called to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle on Marine Drive on the Great Orme in Llandudno, Conwy county, at 22:30 GMT on October 29. The RNLI and HM Coastguard were also in attendance.
The man, who has been named locally as Filip Szwarnog-Stepien, was recovered from the water and airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, where he was pronounced dead.
Three males, aged between 17 and 18, were arrested and interviewed in connection with the incident, and have since been released while enquiries continue.
Image caption, The Great Orme is a headland which rises up to 207m (679 feet) above sea level
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