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26/10/2010
Boys Questioned Over Aylward Murder
Two 15-year-old boys, arrested on suspicion of the murder of Rebecca Aylward, are continuing to be questioned by police.
The teenagers body was discovered about 0900 BST on Sunday morning in woodland area just near Bridgend in South Wales.
Rebecca, aged 15 and from Maesteg, died of head injuries.
Her family described her as "happy, outgoing and bubbly."
On Monday Police were granted an extra 36 hours to hold them for further questioning.
She was last seen in Sarn Hill, Sarn, near Bridgend, at about 1230 BST 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. Police said it would use "every snippet" to catch her killer.
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)
The teenagers body was discovered about 0900 BST on Sunday morning in woodland area just near Bridgend in South Wales.
Rebecca, aged 15 and from Maesteg, died of head injuries.
Her family described her as "happy, outgoing and bubbly."
On Monday Police were granted an extra 36 hours to hold them for further questioning.
She was last seen in Sarn Hill, Sarn, near Bridgend, at about 1230 BST 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. Police said it would use "every snippet" to catch her killer.
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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