The eight-year-old boy who died following a bus crash in Talywain yesterday has been named as Luke Matthews from Blackwood.

The youngster died after he collided with a bus while out riding his bike on Emlyn Terrace, Talywain at 3pm yesterday afternoon.

He was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital where he died.

No-one else was injured.

There have been no arrests.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information that could assist the police investigation is asked to call the Collision Investigation Unit on 01633 642404 or Gwent Police on 101"