Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Assembly Andrew RT Davies AM, has issued a statement on the death of Wales football manager Gary Speed:

“My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family and friends of Gary Speed at what must be an incredibly difficult time. 

Today’s news is extremely upsetting and comes as a great shock. It is almost inconceivable to think that we have lost such a great talent at such an early age. 

Gary Speed was tremendously gifted and I – along with millions of others - will always remember him as a legend in the game of football.”