25/10/2010

Boys Arrested As 15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead

Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a girl, also 15, was found in South Wales.

Rebecca Aylward's body was discovered on Sunday morning in a wooded area just outside near Bridgend.

She was last seen on Saturday after being dropped off by relatives to visit a friend.

Rebecca's mother reported her missing later that evening when she failed to return home.

An incident room has been set up at Bridgend Police Station and detectives are appealing for anyone with information.

Paul Burke, Detective Superintendent said: "Our thoughts are with Rebecca's family who are naturally devastated.

"A murder investigation is under way and I would appeal for anyone with information to please contact the incident room."

(BMcN/GK)

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