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Boy found dead in Ystrad Mynach named as Carson Price | Boy found dead in Ystrad Mynach named as Carson Price |
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A 13-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a Caerphilly park has been named locally as Carson Price. | A 13-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a Caerphilly park has been named locally as Carson Price. |
Police were called to Ystrad Mynach Park at about 19:20 BST on Friday 12 April. | Police were called to Ystrad Mynach Park at about 19:20 BST on Friday 12 April. |
The teenager was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was pronounced dead. | The teenager 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". | Chris Parry, head teacher as Lewis School Pengam, said everyone at the school was "shocked and devastated at the terrible news". |
His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. | His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. |
Mr Parry said the school would be providing support for all pupils and staff affected. | 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. | 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. | "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." | "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." |
The boy was found close to trees beside the rugby pitch. | The boy was found close to trees beside the rugby pitch. |
Councillor Martyn James said everyone in the town was "really shocked". | |
"To see your young child taken away in the prime of his life must be heartbreaking for the family," he said. | "To see your young child taken away in the prime of his life must be heartbreaking for the family," he said. |
"It's a very tight community and I am sure there will be lots of support that's needed." | "It's a very tight community and I am sure there will be lots of support that's needed." |
Gwent Police is treating the boy's death as unexplained and specialists are working to determine the exact cause of death. | Gwent Police is treating the boy's death as unexplained and specialists are working to determine the exact cause of death. |
Det Ch 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 Ch 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." |