Police are investigating the sudden dying of a widely known drag queen who was discovered useless in a metropolis centre alleyway in Cardiff.
Darren Moore, a 39-year-old from Newport, was final seen at about 5am on Sunday whereas sporting full face make-up, a luminous inexperienced gown, blonde wig, heels and carrying a clutch bag.
Detectives are interesting for anybody who might have seen Mr Moore within the metropolis centre in the course of the early hours of Sunday to get in contact.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Raikes, who’s main the investigation, stated: “Extensive enquiries are being carried out to establish the cause and circumstances of Mr Moore’s death.
“Our ideas are together with his household and mates presently. A Home Office autopsy has been carried out and additional examinations are at the moment ongoing to ascertain reason for dying.
“I would like to thank the community for the excellent support they have provided to this investigation so far this week, which has helped enormously and I would appeal for anyone with information to please come forward.
“I might additionally wish to respectfully ask individuals to chorus from speculating on social media about what has occurred and please let the police investigation take its course.”
Superintendent Michelle Conquer stated: “We understand there is shock and upset in the local and wider community following the death of Darren Moore who was a well-known drag artist in Cardiff.
“While an investigation is ongoing, our neighbourhood policing staff as at all times will proceed to offer a visual police presence within the metropolis centre.
“A police cordon is in place while enquiries continue at the scene, and we thank the community for their support at this time.
“South Wales Police is proud to characterize and defend all communities that it serves.
“Cardiff has a long and proud tradition of recognising, celebrating and protecting equality and diversity.
“Anyone who has issues is requested to please contact South Wales Police in confidence.”
In a statement issued by police, Mr Moore’s family said: “Darren Moore was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and good friend.
“He was always the life and soul where ever he went, he was Our social butterfly. He made sure he had a lot of time for people, and never judged others.
“Darren’s husband and household need to thank everybody for his or her help however now want time to grieve and respectfully request privateness presently.”
A GoFundMe fundraising page has been set up to raise money for Mr Moore’s family.
It said: “Anyone who knew Darren would understand how he was by no means understated in his look and costume. His larger-than-life character and charisma have been one thing that you will always remember.
“We’d like to support Darren and the family and give Darren the biggest send off. If you’re able too and can afford a few quid, please donate what you can to ensure we do him proud.”
Tributes have been paid from throughout Cardiff’s homosexual neighborhood.
The Golden Cross, Wales’s oldest LGBT+ venue, posted on Twitter: “We are deeply saddened to learn of Darren Moore’s passing.
“Many of you’ll know of his long-standing help of the Golden.
“He was the life and soul of the party and would always be entertaining the masses, usually accompanied with a round of shots.”
Source: information.sky.com”