Overview
- The 17-year-old was found seriously injured at a house on Lower Francis Street around 5:45pm on Thursday, February 5, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Three men—aged 26 from London, 24 from Abertridwr and 18 from Cardiff—were arrested on suspicion of murder, while two women—aged 28 from Hereford and 24 from Senghenydd—were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, with all five in custody.
- A police cordon remains in place as forensic teams work at the property and officers conduct neighbourhood enquiries.
- Multiple outlets report the teenager was found with stab wounds, while the official investigation into the cause of death continues.
- Tributes from Senghenydd Saints RFC and friends recall a vibrant, ‘cheeky’ young player, a GoFundMe has been set up to help his family with funeral costs, and police appeal for information via 101 or Crimestoppers (0800 555 111) quoting reference 2600038325.