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Police have started an investigation following the sudden death of a 19-year-old man in Bridgend county. | Police have started an investigation following the sudden death of a 19-year-old man in Bridgend county. |
South Wales Police have confirmed the man was found in the village of Bettws at around 0730 BST on Sunday. | South Wales Police have confirmed the man was found in the village of Bettws at around 0730 BST on Sunday. |
Since the start of last year, 18 people under the age of 27 have apparently taken their own lives in the county. | Since the start of last year, 18 people under the age of 27 have apparently taken their own lives in the county. |
Officers said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident and stressed there was no link with any other deaths in the area. | |
Chief Inspector Simon Belcher of Bridgend police station said: "This is a tragic loss of life which will be devastating for the family and friends of the deceased and our thoughts are with them. | |
"We would ask the media to respect the family's wishes to be left in peace to grieve at this sad and difficult time." |