Man, 18, charged with murder after 17-year-old girl stabbed to death by intruder | UK | News

A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl in south Wales. Gwent Police said the girl, Lainie Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cameron Cheng, 18, is charged with murder and attempted murder, as well as possession of a bladed instrument. Cheng, who police say is a British national from Newbridge, is scheduled to appear in Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Police, including firearms officers, attended a property in Wheatley Place, Cefn Fforest, at around 7.15am on Thursday morning following reports that two people had been seriously injured.

A second woman, aged 38, from Cefn Fforest, was also discharged from hospital.

Deputy Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: “We understand there is significant interest in this investigation.

“It is vital that people consider how their language, particularly comments made online, can impact our ability to bring people found to have committed crimes to justice.

“While we have reached this significant breakthrough in the investigation, our inquiries are ongoing, so it is likely that residents will continue to meet with officers in the area.

“So if anyone has any information please speak to our officers or contact us as always.”

Lainie’s family paid tribute to her after her death.

Her cousin Megan wrote: “There are no words enough, rest in peace our brave and beautiful cousin Lainie. I will cherish my fond childhood memories forever.”

“You were and are still loved very much.”