The headteacher of the school where a 13-year-old boy who died on Friday night has said he is " devastated" by the news.
Last night, Gwent Police say they were called at around 7.20pm to reports that a 13 year old boy had been found unconscious in Ystrad Mynach Park on Caerphilly Road.
He was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where sadly he was pronounced deceased.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this time.
They are treating the boy’s death as unexplained.
Christopher Parry, head teacher as Lewis School Pengam, said he was "devastated".
"It’s with immense sadness that today I heard the news that one of our pupils has passed away," he said.
"We are all devastated by this tragic loss.
"We will providing support for pupils in the weeks ahead but in the meantime my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
"There are no words..."
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Police are investigating.
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.
"Alternatively, you can send a direct message with information via our Gwent Police Facebook or Twitter social media pages."
