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Police confirm body found in woodland is missing 17-year-old

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 15:27, Wednesday June 12th, 2024.
Last updated: 15:27, Wednesday June 12th, 2024

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Gwent Police is not treating the death as suspicious

The body of a teenage boy found in woodland near Graig y Rhacca has been identified as 17-year-old Iestyn George.

Iestyn, from Graig y Rhacca, was reported missing on Monday June 10.

His body was found at around 6pm on Tuesday June 11, Gwent Police confirmed.

His next of kin have been informed.

Gwent Police has said it is not treating the death as suspicious, and a report has been prepared for the coroner.


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