The brother of a Premier League legend and former Welsh international footballer has passed away in a "unexplained and sudden death".
The body of James Hartson, who is brother of footballer turned pundit John Hartson, was found at a property in Swansea on Thursday morning (February 5) .
The news of his death was made at a Welsh crown court today (as the room fell silent over the 53-year-old barrister's passing.
Proceedings at Swansea Crown Court were suspended on Thursday as a mark of respect, reports WalesOnline.
Adjourning a murder trial at the court, Judge Geraint Walters told the jury there had been an "unexplained and sudden death" of a member of the Bar. He added the death had "shaken" the court.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Former Coventry City player John Hartson during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Coventry City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
John Hartson also lost his sister back in 2020 (Image: Getty Images)
Before becoming a barrister, James Hartson spent 20 years in the police in London and Cardiff, including serving in Special Branch and as a detective at New Scotland Yard.
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