An inquest has opened into the death of 14-year-old Lilly Jones, who was discovered with multiple stab wounds to her neck and torso. Jones was reported missing from her home in Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, on June 20. Her body was found in Duffryn Park woodlands two days later, on June 22.
During the inquest hearing, Senior Gwent Coroner Caroline Saunders was informed of the preliminary cause of death. Emergency services had been called to the woodlands, but Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. Given the traumatic nature of her death, an inquest was deemed appropriate.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with her murder and appeared in court recently. He remains in custody and has not yet entered a plea. A further court hearing is scheduled for later this month, with a trial anticipated in November.
The inquest has been adjourned to a later date due to the ongoing police investigation. A provisional date for the inquest has been set for April 6 of next year.