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Girl, 17, Killed at Home in Cefn Fforest as Man, 18, Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

Detectives say they are not seeking other suspects, urging witnesses to contact them.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 7:15am to Wheatley Place in Cefn Fforest, near Blackwood, after reports of two serious assaults.
  • A 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 38-year-old woman is being treated in hospital for serious injuries.
  • An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.
  • Police say they are not seeking anyone else, with firearms units, the Welsh Ambulance Service and Wales Air Ambulance deployed to the scene.
  • The address remains under cordon for forensic examination, and anyone with information is asked to quote log reference 2500361653.