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24/06/2026

Current mood…….

24/06/2026

Incase you don’t have windows…
It’s pretty warm outside!

I don’t think we could do it…..
24/06/2026

I don’t think we could do it…..

A Reality Check……
23/06/2026

A Reality Check……

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23/06/2026

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Accurate……
23/06/2026

Accurate……

23/06/2026

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a female was found in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina on Monday 22 June, at about 10.10pm.

The teenager, from the Blaenau Gwent area, is currently in police custody.

Formal identification has yet to take place, however the family of Lilly, aged 14, who had been reported as missing has been informed. Specially trained officers continue to support her family.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steven Thomas, said:

"We continue to have a significant police presence in the area and understand the concern amongst our communities at this time.

"Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and we currently have one person in police custody being questioned.

"I'm asking anyone with information to please come and speak with us, you can do this in person, or you can contact us on the usual channels.

“I'd also encourage people not to speculate online as this is a live investigation and such comments can have an impact on our ability to bring anyone, found to have committed a criminal offence, to justice."

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. You can contact police on 101, quoting 2600197059, you can send a direct message on Facebook or X, or online: https://orlo.uk/dN6LA

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

We have referred this incident to the IOPC in line with normal procedures.

23/06/2026

I really feel for all the road men riding about all in black clothing and a Bally
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💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔Gwent Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a female was found in the Duffryn Park are...
23/06/2026

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔Gwent Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a female was found in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina at around 10.10pm on Monday, 22 June.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the family of 14-year-old Lilly, who had been reported missing to Gwent Police, has been informed.

Detective Chief Inspector Steven Thomas said officers remain in the area while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. You can contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting reference 2600197059, send a direct message via Facebook or X, or report information online via Gwent Police’s website.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Happy Birthday Duffy
23/06/2026

Happy Birthday Duffy

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