Four charged with murder after death of teenager in South Wales

17 year old Tristan Shae Kerr was found dead in Abertridwr last week

The force added that a 28-year-old woman from Hereford who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting an offender was released under investigation.
Author: Tom PreecePublished 9th Feb 2026

Four people have been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in a village in South Wales.

Three men aged 18, 24 and 26 and a 24-year-old woman were remanded into custody and will appear at Newport Magistrates' Court on Monday, Gwent Police said.

The force added that a 28-year-old woman from Hereford who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting an offender was released under investigation.

Officers attended a property in Lower Francis Street, Abertridwr, Caerphilly, at about 5.45pm on Thursday after receiving reports that Tristan Shae Kerr had been attacked. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Jitka Tomkova-Griffiths said: "We understand that there has been a great deal of interest in this investigation, however we would ask people not to speculate about the identities of those involved.

"Our thoughts remain with the victim's family and friends.

"If anyone has any information, please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force.

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