Family 'heartbroken' after girl, 17, dies in alleged attack

A family say they are "heartbroken" after a 17-year-old girl died in an alleged attack in south Wales.

The teenager, who has been named as Lainie Williams by BBC sources, was pronounced dead at the scene in Cefn Fforest, near Blackwood, on Thursday morning.

A 38-year-old woman is being treated in hospital, and an 18-year-old man from Newbridge has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, Gwent Police said.

Armed police went to a property in Wheatley Place at about 07:15 GMT following reports two people had been seriously injured.

More than £1,500 has been raised after a fundraiser was launched by Lainie's cousin Shania Price, who said: "We are heartbroken to share the sad passing of our beautiful Lainie Williams, whose life was tragically taken far too soon.

"As her family navigates this unimaginable loss, we are hoping to come together as a community to help ease the financial burden of giving Lainie the beautiful send-off she deserves."