Tragic news from a South Wales village as four individuals have been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Thursday, February 5, in Abertridwr, Caerphilly.

Three men aged 18, 24, and 26, along with a 24-year-old woman, are set to appear in Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 9. Meanwhile, a 28-year-old woman from Hereford, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released under investigation.


The police responded to reports of an attack on Lower Francis Street and tragically found Tristan deceased at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Jitka Tomkova-Griffiths has urged the public to avoid speculation about those involved and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any details that could assist the investigation, please reach out to the police via 101 or their social media channels, referencing log 2600038325. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. Let’s come together as a community to support the investigation and seek justice for Tristan.