*UPDATE: 2.07PM*

The 13-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a park in Ystrad Mynach has been named as Carson Price from Hengoed. 

His family, paying tribute to the tragic loss, said: "Carson was bright and caring, kind and loving, he was a cheeky little boy. He was the best big brother and was loved and will be missed by so many."

Gwent Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are continuing to treat Carson’s death as unexplained.

Detective Chief Inspector, Sam Payne, said: "Although we await official medical confirmation of the cause of death, one of our main lines of enquiry focuses on illegal substances being a contributing factor."

The 13-year-olds mother, Tatum Chynene Price, posted a heart-breaking plea on social media for anyone with information to get in touch with the police.

South Wales Argus:

"Specialist officers continue to support Carson's family through this difficult time," added Detective Chief Inspector, Sam Payne.

"I'd like to appeal again for anyone who has information that could help with our enquiries. If you can help,  please call us on 101 quoting log 523 12/4/19 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"Alternatively, you can send a direct message with information via our Gwent Police Facebook or Twitter social media pages."

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A 13-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being found unconscious in a park in Ystrad Mynach.

Emergency services were called to Ystrad Mynach Park, in the town's Caerphilly Road, at around 7.20pm last night, following reports that a boy had been found unconscious.

He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where he was pronounced dead.

Gwent Police are investigating and are treating his death as unexplained. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Christopher Parry, head teacher at Lewis School Pengam, has spoken of his "immense sadness" at hearing of the death of a pupil at the school.

"We are all devastated by this tragic loss," he wrote in a message on Twitter.

"We will be providing support for pupils in the weeks ahead but in the meantime my thoughts and prayers are with the family."

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Payne of Gwent Police, who is leading the investigation into the boy's death, said: “At this time enquiries are ongoing and the investigation into this young boy’s death are still in the early stages."

“Specialists are working to determine the exact cause of death and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

“I’d like to appeal to anyone who can assist with our investigation. If you have information that could help, please call us on 101 quoting log 523 12/4/19 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"Alternatively, you can send a direct message with information via our Gwent Police Facebook or Twitter social media pages."