Man, 18, charged with murder of 17-year-old girl

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder

A man has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old girl and the attempted murder of another woman.

Cameron Cheng, 18, from Newbridge, Caerphilly county, was also charged with possessing a bladed article and will appear at Newport Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Police went to a property in Wheatley Place, in Cefn Fforest, Caerphilly county, at about 07:15 GMT on Thursday after reports two people had been seriously injured.

Lainie Williams, 17, of Cefn Fforest, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cameron Cheng, 18, will appear at Newport Magistrates' Court on Monday

A 38-year-old woman, who also sustained injuries, has been discharged from hospital.

Gwent Police Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: "Though we've reached this significant development in the investigation, our inquiries continue."

The force is appealing for witnesses.