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A 20-year-old man from Pontllanfraith has been killed in a car crash on the A469 near Llanbradach.

Police want to speak to motorists travelling on the road around the time of the crash, which happened at around 6.20pm today, Friday December 15.

The victim, who was a passenger travelling in a white Mazda, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

His next of kin have been notified and are receiving support from specialist officers.

The driver of the car, an 18-year-old also from Pontllanfraith, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. He remains in police custody.

Anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting log reference 2300426121.

Alternatively you can send Gwent Police a direct message on social media or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.