South Wales Police confirmed that Mr Matthews, from Townhill, died following an incident in Brynmill on the evening of Friday 25 July. The incident occurred outside The Mill pub on Brynymor Road at around 8.15pm.
In a statement released by the force, his family said:
“Dad/Timmy was a loving character. Our family and everyone in the community is in shock at what has happened. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, sister and all his friends in Swansea.”
Mr Matthews was taken to Morriston Hospital, where he later died on Sunday 27 July.
A man from Swansea has since been charged with murder in connection with the incident. Steven Vonk, aged 51, of Westbury Street, Brynmill, appeared via video link at Swansea Crown Court earlier this week. A plea and trial preparation hearing is scheduled for September, with a potential trial date set for January 2026.
South Wales Police is continuing its investigation and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward, quoting reference 2500237616
