A 13-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a south Wales park has been named locally as Carson Price.
Police were called to Ystrad Mynach Park in Ystrad Mynach on Friday night. Carson was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead.
On Saturday afternoon, the boy's mother and father, Tatum and Brian Price, were seen consoling each other metres away from the park's rugby field. A section of grass behind its rugby posts was cordoned off.
Mrs Price had paid tribute to her son by posting a picture of Carson on Facebook. Earlier in the day, she also wrote: "My life is ruined my baby gone."
Officers remained at the park during the late afternoon while young teenagers gathered in groups on the grass next to a children's play area.
Christopher Parry, headteacher at Lewis School Pengam, which the teenager attended, said the school was "devastated".
Mr Parry said: "It's with immense sadness that today I heard the news that one of our pupils has passed away. We are all devastated by this tragic loss.
“We will provide support for pupils in the weeks ahead but in the meantime my thoughts and prayers are with the family. There are no words."
Gwent Police said an investigation is under way and that it is treating the boy's death as unexplained.
Det Ch Insp Sam Payne, who is leading 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 of April 12, 2019. Or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
