Cefn Fforest death: Cameron Cheng charged with murder after death of 17-year-old Lainie Williams

A teenager has been charged with murder after the death of a 17-year-old girl in south Wales.

Gwent Police were called to a property in Wheatley Place, Cefn Fforest, at around 7.15am on Thursday following reports that two people had been seriously injured.

Police said the girl, identified as Lainie Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second person, a 38-year-old woman also from Cefn Fforest, was later discharged from hospital.

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, will appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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.”