An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder
16:40, 13 Nov 2025
Emergency services at Wheatley Place in Cefn Fforest, Blackwood(Image: WalesOnline)
A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old girl died and her mum was rushed to hospital with injuries in a horror attack,
Gwent Police have launched a murder investigation following a report of two assaults at an address in Cefn Fforest, near Blackwood, Caerphilly.
Officers, including firearms teams, attended a property in Wheatley Place at around 7.15am on Thursday (November 13) after reports that two people had sustained serious injuries.
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Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and Welsh Air Ambulance were in attendance, WalesOnline reports.
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, according to police.
A second person, a woman aged 38 also from Cefn Fforest, is currently receiving treatment in hospital. It’s understood the victims are mother and daughter.
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He is currently in police custody.
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 inquires. If anyone has any information please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way.”
Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media, or via the form on our website and quoting log reference 2500361653.
