Police charge boy with murder in Blaenau Gwent investigation
BBC News 2026-06-26 01:39:00
Context: In Blaenau Gwent, south Wales, a 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a female body was found during the search for a missing 14-year-old girl named Lilly. The body was discovered in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina on Monday, and the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and remanded in police custody. He is set to appear before Newport Magistrates Court later on Friday.
Key Facts
- A 14-year-old boy from the Blaenau Gwent area was charged with murder by Gwent Police after a female body was found during the search for a missing girl.
- The body, believed to be that of 14-year-old Lilly, was found in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina on Monday.
- The boy was arrested and remanded in police custody to appear before Newport Magistrates Court later on Friday.
- Detective Chief Inspector Steven Thomas expressed condolences to Lilly's family and friends, stating "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Lilly at this difficult time."
- The body has not been formally identified, but police believe it to be that of Lilly, who had been reported missing.