THE search for a weapon continues this morning after the death of Lliswerry woman Nikitta Grender.
Officers said that weapon is believed to be a knife.
Police investigating the murder of the heavily-pregnant teenager have said they believe the crime was "locally based’’.
Officers launched a murder investigation after a post-mortem examination revealed Nikitta Grender, who was found dead after a flat fire, had been stabbed.
Detective Superintendent Geoff Ronayne of Gwent Police said: "This is an horrific crime where two innocent lives have been lost.
"Nikitta was two weeks away from giving birth to a baby girl. This is particularly callous and something we very rarely see.
"When Nikitta's family should have been looking forward to the birth of her baby they are now absolutely grief stricken.
Anyone with information should get in touch with police on 01443 865562 or 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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