Arrest Made in Newport Murder

Police in Newport say a 26 year old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of teenage mother to be Nikitta Grender.

Officers say he was detained in the city and is currently in custody.

The 19 year old was discovered stabbed to death at her burnt out flat in Broadmead Park, Liswerry on Saturday morning.

She was just two weeks away from giving birth to her baby daughter.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police told Capital FM: "Officers remain at the scene. Searches are continuing in and around the estate.

"Officers are searching six premises across the city as part of the investigation. House to house inquiries are continuing and forensic analysis is also continuing.''

"Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

"Specifically they are appealing for anyone with CCTV in the Broadmead Park, Moorland Park and Pontfaen areas to come forward and for anyone who knew Nikitta or had been to her flat to come forward as they may have vital information.''

Anyone with information should get in touch with police on 01443 865562 or 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.