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A Caerphilly teenager is due in court this morning as one of five defendants charged with the murder of a Newport man.

Gwent Police launched a murder investigation on Thursday June 10 after the body of Ryan O’Connor, a 26-year-old was discovered in Newport.

Officers attended a report of a serious assault at around 9.05pm in Balfe Road and found Mr O’Connor, from Newport, unconscious and unresponsive.

He was later confirmed deceased by paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, and his family are receiving support from specialist officers.

Five people – three men from Cardiff and two boys, one from Caerphilly and one from Cardiff – were arrested on suspicion of murder.

They have each been charged with one count of murder and one count of robbery. They have been remanded to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 14.

Chief superintendent Tom Harding, of Gwent Police, said: “Our officers and staff have worked tirelessly since this investigation started on Thursday. On behalf of Gwent Police, I want to thank them for their dedication and professionalism shown so far.

“We will continue to be visible over the coming days and our local police patrols will remain in place. If you have any concerns, please take the time to stop and talk to us.

“The support shown to us by the communities of Newport and our partners is greatly appreciated, and our enquiries will be continuing into this investigation as we seek to bring those responsible to justice.”

Police are appealing for anyone with information that could assist enquiries to call 101 or send a direct message via Facebook or Twitter to police, quoting log reference 2100203630.

Anyone who has dashcam footage from Balfe Road, especially of the roundabout and the surrounding area, between 8.45pm and 9.20pm on Thursday, June 10, is also asked to get in touch with police.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 with any details.