A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found following the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl in south Wales.
The discovery was made in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, at about 22:10 BST on Monday.
Gwent Police said the 14-year-old boy from the Blaenau Gwent area was currently in police custody.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of Lilly, who had been reported missing, had been informed. Specially trained officers continue to support her family.
Det Ch Insp Steven Thomas, senior investigating officer, said: “We continue to have a significant police presence in the area and understand the concern amongst our communities at this time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and we currently have one person in police custody being questioned.
“I’m asking anyone with information to please come and speak with us, you can do this in person, or you can contact us on the usual channels.
“I’d also encourage people not to speculate online as this is a live investigation and such comments can have an impact on our ability to bring anyone, found to have committed a criminal offence, to justice.”
Lilly had previously been reported missing, and was last seen in High Street, Blaina, at around 18:50 BST on Saturday 20 June.
Her family had appealed on social media for her to come home and had also organised searches around the local area.
One relative posted: “Lilly, please come home my girl, I promise you’re not in any trouble no matter why or how, we just want you home.
“No matter where you are, find the nearest police station. No questions asked, you’re not in any trouble we just love you and want you home.”
