A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl in South Wales. Gwent Police were called to a property in Wheatley Place, Cefn Fforest, at around 7.15am on Thursday after reports that two people had suffered serious injuries.
The victim, named as Lainie Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person, a 38-year-old woman also from Cefn Fforest, has since been discharged from hospital.
Cameron Cheng, 18, has been charged with murder and attempted murder, as well as possession of a bladed article. Cheng, a British national from Newbridge, is due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend urged the public to be mindful of their comments online, stating: “It is vital that people consider how their language, especially comments made online, could affect our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice.”
Police inquiries are ongoing, and residents may continue to see officers in the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police.
