A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a girl's body in a park in Blaina, Gwent Police have confirmed. The body was found in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina on Monday 22 June at approximately 10.10pm.
Arrest and Investigation
The teenager, from the Blaenau Gwent area, is currently in police custody. Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of Lilly, 14, who had been reported as missing, has been informed. Specially trained officers continue to support her family.
In line with normal procedures, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Police Appeal
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Steven Thomas said: 'We continue to have a significant police presence in the area and understand the concern amongst our communities at this time. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and we currently have one person in police custody being questioned.'
He added: 'I'm asking anyone with information to please come and speak with us, you can do this in person, or you can contact us on the usual channels. I'd also encourage people not to speculate online as this is a live investigation and such comments can have an impact on our ability to bring anyone, found to have committed a criminal offence, to justice.'
Contact Information
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. You can contact police on 101, quoting 2600197059, or send a direct message on Facebook or X. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
