Police Investigate After Tragic Discovery
A murder inquiry has been initiated by Gwent Police after a body was located, subsequent to the report of a missing 14-year-old girl. The discovery took place in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, around 22:10 BST on Monday.
Family Informed Amid Ongoing Investigation
While formal identification is still pending, Gwent Police have confirmed that the family of Lilly, who had previously been reported missing, has been notified of the tragic finding. The police force has assured the public of a continued presence in the area as investigations proceed and has appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Det Ch Insp Steven Thomas, the lead investigating officer, stated: "We understand that this will cause distress and concern amongst our communities. We have a large police presence in the area at this time as enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the death. Our officers are here and available for you to speak to. We encourage anyone with information to please speak with us or you can contact us on the usual channels."
Authorities are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and are urging community members to cooperate with their ongoing efforts.
Source: Murder investigation after 14-year-old girl reported missing