A 13-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious in a park in Ystrad Mynach, South Wales.

Police say they are treating his death as unexplained.

The teenager was found in Ystrad Mynach Park, Caerphilly Road, at around 7.20pm on Friday.

He was pronounced dead after being taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, 12 miles away.

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Payne said: “At this time enquiries are ongoing and the investigation into this young boy’s death are still in the early stages.

“Specialists are working to determine the exact cause of death and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 523 12/4/19, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A direct message can also be sent to Gwent Police’s Facebook or Twitter accounts.

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