Police have confirmed the body of a girl found in a park in Blaina has been formally identified as missing Lilly Jones.
The 14-year-old’s body was discovered at Duffryn Park on Monday, June 22. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with her murder and remanded in custody following his first court appearance.
Officers for Gwent Police are appealing for any witnesses with information to come forward.
A statement from Gwent Police read: “Formal identification has now taken place of the girl who was found in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina on Monday, June 22.
“She has been formally identified as 14-year-old Lilly Jones who had been reported as missing.
“A 14-year-old boy who was charged with murder appeared in Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, June 29.
“The white British boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded into custody until his next court appearance.”
Detective chief inspector Steven Thomas said: “Our thoughts remain with Lilly’s family and friends at this difficult time. Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“I want to reiterate that 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.
“The defendant cannot be named for legal reasons and should not be done so by anyone else on social media platforms.”
Anyone with CCTV footage or information that could assist the police in their investigation is asked to call 101, quoting log reference 2600194414, or send a direct message on Facebook or X, or online.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information, on 0800 555 111 or online.
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