Commenting on the death of Mohammad Asghar MS, the Member of the Welsh Parliament for South Wales East, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Welsh Parliament, Paul Davies MS, said:

“This news is a devastating blow to the Conservative Group in the Welsh Parliament.

“Our friend and colleague, Mohammad Asghar – known to many as ‘Oscar’ –  has served the people of South Wales East in the Senedd with distinction for more than 13 years.

“Proud to be British and Welsh and proud of his roots, Oscar had friends from across the political spectrum, and made his mark on Welsh history as the first-ever BAME Member of the Senedd.

“I am sure that everyone will join me in sending condolences to his family ,especially his wife Firdaus and his daughter Natasha, both of whom he loved dearly, at their tragic time of loss.”