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Teen in court accused of murder
Merthyr Express
|November 20, 2025
A TEENAGER has been remanded into custody accused of the murder of a 17-year-old girl.
Cameron Cheng, 18, appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court on Monday, charged with killing Lainie Williams.
Cheng, of Newbridge, Gwent, is also accused of the attempted murder of Rhian Stephens, 38, and possession of a bladed article.
The defendant spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during a brief hearing.
Magistrates sent the case to Cardiff Crown Court and Cheng, who is a British national, was due to appear again before a judge on Tuesday.
Christine Farrington, presiding justice, said: "As you heard this case is so serious it must be sent automatically to the crown court.
This story is from the November 20, 2025 edition of Merthyr Express.
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