Tristan Shae Kerr was killed on Thursday, February 5, and police have charged four people with his murder
Four people have been charged with murder after a teenager died in a South Wales village.
Three men aged 18, 24 and 26 and a 24-year-old woman were remanded into custody over the death of Tristan Shae Kerr. The four people will appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 9, Gwent Police said.
Gwent Police attended to reports in the 5,500-population village in Caerphilly, South Wales about 5.45pm on Thursday, February 5. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said a 28-year-old woman from Hereford, who was arrested on Friday, February 6 on suspicion of assisting an offender, was released under investigation.
Tristan, who played for Senghenydd Saints RFC, was described by the club as: “A cheeky chap around the club, with an infectious smile and personality to boot.”
“Tristan will be sorely missed by us all,” the club added.
Detective Chief Inspector Jitka Tomkova-Griffiths said ask people not to speculate about the identities of those involved.
“We understand that there has been a great deal of interest in this investigation,” Detective Tomkova-Griffith.
Detective Tomkova-Griffith anyone with information to speak to officers or contact the force, which can be contacted on 101, by direct message on social media or on the website, quoting log reference 2600038325.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.