Man charged with murder of 17-year-old girl

A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl, police have said.

Armed police were called to Cefn Fforest in Blackwood, Wales, at around 7.15am on Thursday after being told two people were seriously injured.

Lainie Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second, a 38-year-old woman, who also sustained injuries, has been discharged from hospital.

Gwent Police said 18-year-old Cameron Cheng, a British national from Newbridge, Caerphilly, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He is remanded to appear before Newport Magistrates' Court on 17 November.

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Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: "We understand that there has been a great deal of interest in this investigation.

"It is vital that people consider how their language, especially comments made online, could affect our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice.

"Even though we've reached this significant development in the investigation, our enquiries continue so it is likely that residents will continue to see officers in the area.

"So if anyone has any information, please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way."

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