A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old girl died following reports of two assaults near Blackwood, Caerphilly.
Gwent Police said officers, including firearms personnel, attended a property in Cefn Fforest at around 7.15am on Thursday, 13 November, after receiving reports that two people had suffered serious injuries.
Police said a 17-year-old girl from Cefn Fforest was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment.
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and is in police custody.
A police statement said: “A 17-year-old girl from Cefn Fforest was pronounced dead at the scene; her family have been informed, and specially trained officers will be allocated to support them throughout the investigation.
“A second person, a woman aged 38 also from Cefn Fforest, is currently receiving treatment in hospital.”
Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and Welsh Air Ambulance were also in attendance at the scene in Wheatley Place.
Detective Superintendent Philip O’Connell, the senior investigating officer, said: “We can confirm that we’re not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident after making this arrest earlier.
“We understand that reports of this nature can be concerning, and it is likely that residents will see an increased number of officers in the area while we carry out further enquires.
“If anyone has any information, please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way.”
Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or visiting the force’s website, quoting reference number 2500361653, or can contact Crimestoppers anonymously online or by phone.
