Teen in court charged with Rebecca Aylward murder
Wednesday 27th October 2010, 1:15PM BST.
A 15-year-old boy was due to appear in court today charged with the murder of schoolgirl Rebecca Aylward.
Rebecca, 15, was found dead with head injuries on Sunday in woodland at Aberkenfig, Bridgend, south Wales.
Another 15-year-old boy, who was arrested over her death, was released without charge yesterday, South Wales Police said.
The teenage suspect will appear before Bridgend magistrates.
Rebecca was reported missing by her mother, Sonia Oatley, when she failed to return home to Maesteg on Saturday evening.
She was dropped off to visit a friend at about 12.30pm earlier that day in Sarn Hill, Sarn.
Her body was found at a spot popular with youngsters on the outskirts of the village of Aberkenfig about 9am on Sunday.
In a statement, Rebecca’s family said her younger brother and sister were devastated by her death.
They said: “Rebecca, also known as Becca, was dearly loved by all her family. She was loved by everyone including all her aunts, uncles and cousins.
“She will be sadly missed, she was a very happy young girl, she had an outgoing and bubbly personality.”
The family added: “She was very motherly towards her younger brother and sister who absolutely adored her — they have been left devastated by her death.”
A book of condolence was opened at Archbishop McGrath Catholic Comprehensive School in Tondu where Rebecca was a Year 11 pupil.
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