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27/10/2010
Teen Charged With Aylward Murder
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of teenager Rebecca Aylward.
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.
The suspect has been remanded to secure accommodation during a brief youth court hearing in Bridgend.
South Wales Police said another boy who was arrested over her death was released without charge,
Her family described her as "happy, outgoing and bubbly."
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.
Paul Burke, Detective Superintendent said: "Our thoughts are with Rebecca's family who are naturally devastated.”
Flowers have been laid near the spot where her body was found.
Her school and Bridgend County Borough Council said youth workers and counsellors were being provided for anyone affected by Rebecca's death.
(BMcN)
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.
The suspect has been remanded to secure accommodation during a brief youth court hearing in Bridgend.
South Wales Police said another boy who was arrested over her death was released without charge,
Her family described her as "happy, outgoing and bubbly."
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.
Paul Burke, Detective Superintendent said: "Our thoughts are with Rebecca's family who are naturally devastated.”
Flowers have been laid near the spot where her body was found.
Her school and Bridgend County Borough Council said youth workers and counsellors were being provided for anyone affected by Rebecca's death.
(BMcN)
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