Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with murder after the body of a missing girl was found near a park in Blaenau Gwent. The discovery was made after a huge search operation was carried out to find missing 14-year-old girl Lilly Jones.
The body, believed to be Lilly, was found in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina shortly after 10pm on Monday. Police said that though no formal identification has taken place, Lilly’s family have been informed and are being supported.
On Tuesday a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has now been charged and is in police custody. He will appear before Newport Magistrates Court on Friday, June 26.
Police continue to investigate at Pilgrims Park, Blaina.(Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
