Woman discovered useless in boat yard in Cardigan as police launch homicide investigation

A woman has been discovered dead in a boat yard at a UK beauty spot and police have now launched a murder investigation.

The woman’s body was found at Netpool Boat Yard, in Cardigan, Wales, at around midday on Saturday. Police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder and the suspect remains in police custody at this time.

Police cordoned off the slipway near the River Teifi throughout the day, with multiple police vehicles and crime scene investigators in attendance. Authorities are appealing for anyone who was in the area from around 9pm on Thursday to come forward to help with the investigation.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: “There continues to be an increased police presence in Cardigan, following the discovery of a body of a woman in Netpool Boat Yard, Cardigan at approx. 12.35pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday, November 15).

“One man, aged 29 has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“Police continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and are particularly interested in speaking with anybody who may have been at the location, or may have seen anyone at the location, from around 9pm on Thursday 13, November.

“Anyone with any information that could assist us with our investigation are asked to get in touch.”

You can contact Dyfed-Powys Police via their website, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting the reference 144 of November 15. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Meanwhile, a teen has been charged as a schoolgirl died in a pool of blood after being attacked inside her home, with her mum able to escape the horror.

Cameron Cheng, 18, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of 17-year-old Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest, Wales.

Gwent Police said Cheng from Newbridge has been charged and remanded to appear before Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, November 17. Lainie Williams was pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed her identity on Saturday night.

A 38-year-old woman believed to be Lainie’s mum has now been discharged from hospital after sustaining injuries in the attack, Gwent Police confirmed. Specially trained officers continue to support the family of the dead teenager.

Gwent Police Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: “We understand that there has been a great deal of interest in this investigation.

“It is vital that people consider how their language, especially comments made online, could affect our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice.

“Even though we’ve reached this significant development in the investigation, our enquiries continue so it is likely that residents will continue to see officers in the area. So if anyone has any information, please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way.”

Lainie, described as the “loveliest person” was found in a pool of her own blood in her house near Blackwood, South Wales.

Mum Rhian Stephens, 38, was also injured in the attack though she managed to escape. One local said: “Lainie was the loveliest, kindest person who had a lot of friends. The girls are in bits.”