A murder investigation has been launched after a 14-year-old girl was found dead in a park in South Wales, days after she was reported missing.
The teenager, named by Gwent Police only as Lily, was discovered in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina at around 10.10pm on Monday. She had been reported missing after last being seen on High Street in Blaina at around 6.50pm on Saturday evening. At the time of her disappearance she was wearing a long black dress and black sandals.
A large police presence has been deployed in the area as officers work to establish the full circumstances of her death.
Detective Chief Inspector Steven Thomas said: “We understand that this will cause distress and concern amongst our communities. We have a large police presence in the area at this time as enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the death. Our officers are here and available for you to speak to. We encourage anyone with information to please speak with us or you can contact us on the usual channels.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Gwent Police.
