Two men have been found guilty of the murder of 33-year-old Andrew Main in Swansea city centre last year.

Twenty-six-year-old Joseph Dix, from Frome, and 28-year-old Macauley Ruddock, from Bath, both pleaded not guilty to murder following the incident, which took place on Princess Way on July 17, 2024.

Andrew Main, from Falkirk, Scotland, died from his injuries on August 14 having never regained consciousness.

Dix and Ruddock were in Swansea for work, staying at the same city hotel as Mr Main.

The three met at a nearby bar before an argument broke out between the two Somerset men, the victim and his friend Michael Bell.

It moved onto the street with Dix and Ruddock chasing Mr Main before knocking him unconscious and then attacking him on the ground.

Detective Inspector Claire Lamerton said: "We are pleased to hear of the murder conviction for both Joseph Dix and Macauley Ruddock."

She added: "While the parties had all consumed alcohol that night, that does not provide an excuse for the level of violence displayed by Joseph Dix and Macauley Ruddock.

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"They clearly set out to cause serious injury to their victim, and now will face significant prison sentences for their actions.

"Our thoughts remain with Andrew's family and friends, who have been devastated by what has happened and continue to grieve his loss.

"This case highlights how the effects of intoxicants can negatively affect behaviour and decision-making. Had Joseph Dix and Macauley Ruddock chosen to walk away that night, a life would have been saved, and they would not be convicted killers."