A 14-YEAR-OLD boy from the Blackwood area has been arrested on suspicion of supplying class-A controlled drugs, as Gwent Police investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Carson Price.

Carson, 13, from Hengoed, died after being found unconscious in a park in Ystrad Mynach on April 12.

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Gwent Police arrested the suspect at an address in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, this morning (Thursday, April 18).

Specialist officers carried out a warrant on the address under the Misuse of Drugs Act, police confirmed.

The suspect remains in custody at Newport Central Police Station.

DCI Alun Davies, the senior investigating officer in the case, announced the arrest in the following video:

DCI Davies said: “Since the tragic events of Friday evening, our investigation team have been conducting many lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Carson Price.

“As a result, this morning (Thursday, April 18) specialist Gwent Police officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, at an address in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood.

“A 14-year-old boy from the area has now been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A controlled Drugs.

“He currently remains in Police Custody at Newport Central Police Station and will be interviewed with an appropriate adult as part of our investigation.

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank the community who have assisted the investigation. I would encourage anyone with any further information that may assist with our enquiries to make contact with Gwent Police and we will keep you updated with any further developments."

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Caerphilly Superintendent, Nick McLain added: “I’d like to thank all members of the community for their continued support during this tragic time.

"The information received from the public has been a vital part of the investigation.

"I would like to emphasise no one has been charged with any offences and the investigation is still continuing.

“I’d like to ask the community to support our ongoing work and refrain from posting any comments on social media that may jeopardise the investigation.”