'Total shock' following death of teen found unconscious in park

A 13-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a park in Ystrad Mynach has been named locally as Carson Price.

Gwent police said the boy was found at around 7.20pm on Friday 12 April in Ystrad Mynach Park on Caerphilly Road.

He was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was pronounced dead.

Gwent Police said an investigation is under way and that it is treating the boy's death as unexplained.

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."

Lewis School in nearby Pengam released a statement following the news of the boy's death.

Local councillor Martyn James said the town was a "small, tight-knit community".

He added: My heartfelt feelings go out to the family. What they must be going though at this moment in time, I can't imagine".