Gwent Police Charge 14-Year-Old Boy With Murder After Girl's Body Found
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 26
Gwent Police Charge 14-Year-Old Boy With Murder After Girl's Body Found
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 26
Summary
A 14-year-old boy from Blaenau Gwent was charged with murder after police found a female body during the search for missing 14-year-old Lilly in Blaina's Duffryn Park.
The body has not been formally identified, but Gwent Police said they believe it is Lilly, who had been reported missing in south Wales.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested after Monday's discovery and was remanded in custody to appear before Newport Magistrates Court on Friday.
Detective Chief Inspector Steven Thomas said police thoughts were with Lilly's family and friends as the investigation continues.