A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl, police have said.

Armed police were called to Cefn Fforest in Blackwood, Wales , at around 7.15am on Thursday after being told two people were seriously injured .

Lainie Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second, a 38-year-old woman, who also sustained injuries, has been discharged from hospital.

Gwent Police said the 18-year-old man from Newbridge has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He is remanded to appear before Newport Magistrates' Court on 17 November.

Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: "We understand that there has been a great deal of interest in this investigation.

"It is vital that people consider

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