Hundreds gather for funeral of 13-year-old Carson Price

Credit: Gwent Police

Hundreds of mourners have gathered for the funeral of 13-year-old Carson Price at Gelligaer Church near Caerphilly.

The schoolboy, from Hengoed, died after being found unconscious in a park on Friday 12th April.

His family remember him as "the most perfect, handsome boy". They said they feel "robbed" that they will never be able to watch him grow old.

Credit: Gwent Police

Carson is believed to have taken "Donkey Kong" ecstasy tablets while at a gathering with friends in Ystrad Mynach near Caerphilly.

His family have since spoken out about the "devastating consequences" of drugs.

They said the funeral today was "the hardest day of our lives".

Hundreds came to pay their respects. Credit: ITV Cymru Wales

Carson Price was buried in a coffin in the shape of a ghetto blaster because of his love for music.

Carson's family described him as being passionate about music. Credit: ITV Cymru Wales