Man charged with murder of Duane Keen in Blaenavon

A 34-year-old man from Torfaen has been charged with murder following the death of 47-year-old Duane Keen in Blaenavon.

Mr Keen received serious injuries and was pronounced dead at an address in Riverside Drive, Blaenavon, in the early hours of Friday, 17 October.

His family has paid tribute to him:

“Our family has been destroyed by the loss of a beloved son to Sandra and Jeff, a loving brother to Samantha and Ryan, a loving father to Corey, Joshua and Harry and a devoted grandfather to Thea Mai, Jaycee, Aliyah and Mila-Rose.

“Duane was a great boxer and MMA all-rounder with lots of belts to his name. He loved being with his dogs and out walking with them. He would help anyone who needed it and was always at the end of a phone.

“Duane will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. There are no words to express what we as a family are going through.

“Duane, you were a champ in the ring, but you were the biggest champ to us.”

The family has requested privacy at this difficult time.

The man charged with murder has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 20 October. ⚖️