A 13-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious in a park in south Wales on Friday, Gwent Police said.
The boy was found in Ystrad Mynach in Caerphilly at roughly 7.20pm.
He was rushed to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was pronounced dead.
Officers are investigating the circumstances of the incident and are treating the boy’s death as unexplained.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this time, the force said in a statement.
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Detective Chief Inspector Sam Payne, who is leading on the investigation said: “At this time enquiries are ongoing and the investigation into this young boy’s death are still in the early stages.
“Specialists are working to determine the exact cause of death and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
“I’d like to appeal to anyone who can assist with our investigation. If you have information that could help, please call us on 101 quoting log 523 12/4/19 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
