THE man found dead at a roadside in Oakdale was named today as Ian Hamilton, 27.

Bristol man Mr Hamilton, also known as Parker Hamilton, was discovered at Penmaen Road in the early hours of Sunday.

It is not yet known what he was doing in the area at the time of his death, which is being treated as unexplained.

Gwent Police renewed their appeal for witnesses in the area between 2am and 4am on Sunday to come forward and call 101.