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Boy, 14, charged with murder after missing girl found dead in south Wales
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a missing girl's body was found in south Wales.The teenager, from the Blaenau Gwent area, was arrested following the discovery of the body in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina late on Monday, June 22. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In the early hours of Friday morning, Gwent Police confirmed the teenager had been charged.He was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday.Formal identification of the body has not yet taken place, police said.But the force has confirmed the body is believed to be that of a 14-year-old missing girl named Lilly.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is in custody.Police will likely not release any further information about the suspect due to his age.He will appear at Newport Magistrates' Court today.Police said they were releasing Lilly’s name with her family’s knowledge because it will form part of the court proceedings.She had last been seen on Blaina's high street wearing a long black dress and sandals on Saturday evening. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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Knewz
· Jun 24, 2026
Missing schoolgirl, 14, found dead in Wales park; Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murder
Police found a body believed to be that of a 14-year-old girl in Wales, and a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The body is believed to be Lilly’s, and the discovery was made in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina, Wales, at around 10 p.m. on Monday, June 22. Lilly’s family...
Metro
· Jul 6, 2026
Girl, 14, found dead in park suffered stab wounds, inquest hears
A 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court last month, accused of murdering Lilly.
Daily Mail
· Jun 23, 2026
Boy, 14, is arrested for murder as girl, 14, is found dead in park 500 yards from her home after she went missing three days ago 'with phone switched off'
Boy, 14, is arrested for murder as girl, 14, is found dead in park 500 yards from her home after she went missing three days ago 'with phone switched off'
BBC News
· Jun 26, 2026
Police charge boy with murder in Blaenau Gwent investigation
The boy was arrested after a female body was found during the search for a girl missing in south Wales.
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· Jun 26, 2026
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