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| Boy, 13, dead after found unconscious in Ystrad Mynach park | Boy, 13, dead after found unconscious in Ystrad Mynach park |
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| A 13-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious in a south Wales park. | A 13-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious in a south Wales park. |
| Police were called to Ystrad Mynach Park, Caerphilly, at about 19:20 BST on Friday 12 April. | Police were called to Ystrad Mynach Park, Caerphilly, at about 19:20 BST on Friday 12 April. |
| The teen was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was pronounced dead. | The teen was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was pronounced dead. |
| Chris Parry, head teacher as Lewis School Pengam, said everyone at the school was "shocked and devastated at the terrible news". | |
| His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. | His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. |
| Mr Parry said the school would be providing support for all pupils and staff affected. | |
| He added: "It is with immense sadness that today we have heard the terrible news that one of our pupils has tragically passed away. | |
| "Everyone in our school is shocked and devastated by the loss of one of our own. | |
| "I'm sure everyone in our community will join with us in sharing our deepest sympathies with the pupils's friends and family at this awful time." | |
| Gwent Police are treating the boy's death as unexplained and specialists are working to determine the exact cause of death. | |
| Det Chief Insp Sam Payne said: "At this time enquiries are ongoing and the investigation into this young boy's death are still in the early stages. | Det Chief Insp Sam Payne said: "At this time enquiries are ongoing and the investigation into this young boy's death are still in the early stages. |
| "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. | "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. |
| "I'd like to appeal to anyone who can assist with our investigation." | "I'd like to appeal to anyone who can assist with our investigation." |