Murder arrest after teenage girl is found dead in south Wales

24 Jun 2026 • 1:02 AM MYT
The Independent
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Murder arrest after teenage girl is found dead in south Wales

  • The body of a 14-year-old girl, identified as Lilly, was discovered in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina, south Wales, on Monday evening.
  • Lilly had been reported missing after she was last seen in High Street, Blaina, at approximately 6.50pm on Saturday, 20 June.
  • A 14-year-old boy from the Blaenau Gwent area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
  • Gwent Police have referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in line with normal procedures.
  • Police are continuing their inquiries and have urged the public not to speculate online, while community leaders and residents have expressed profound sadness.

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