Cynon Valley

Investigat­ion into death of Shauna Davies, 15

- RUTH MOSALSKI ruth.mosalski@walesonlin­e.co.uk

POLICE say their investigat­ion into the death of a 15-year-old girl from Caerphilly is ongoing.

Emergency services were called to an area off Caerphilly Mountain Road in the early hours of Sunday, June 18, following concerns for the health of a 15-year-old girl who has now been named as Shauna Davies.

Paramedics and police officers attended the scene but Shauna, who was from the Caerphilly area, died.

Gwent Police say the circumstan­ces surroundin­g her death are not yet known and an investigat­ion is ongoing.

Her family are being supported by specialist officers.

The teenager was a former pupil of Bedwas High School. A spokeswoma­n on behalf of Caerphilly Local Education Authority said: “We are saddened to hear of this tragic incident and our thoughts are very much with the family at this sad and difficult time.”

During the incident four people were taken to hospital for checks following concerns for their health.

The four were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs, they have since been released pending further investigat­ion.

Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Brain, who is leading on the investigat­ion said: “At this time enquiries are ongoing and the investigat­ion in this young girl’s death are still in the early stages.

“During our work we will be looking into whether any substances have been a contributi­ng factor into this incident however; this is just one of our lines of inquiry at this time.

“A post mortem examinatio­n will be carried out to determine the exact cause of death.

“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.

“I’d like to appeal to anyone who can assist with our investigat­ion, to please come forward and call us on 101 quoting log number 16 18/06/17 or Crimestopp­ers anonymousl­y on 0800 555 111.”

 ?? BBC WALES ?? Police officers at the scene in Caerphilly where Shauna Davies died
BBC WALES Police officers at the scene in Caerphilly where Shauna Davies died

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