Teen Found Dead at Welsh Primary School Sparks Investigation

In deeply saddening news, a 13-year-old boy found dead at Melin Primary School in Neath, South Wales, has been identified as Connor Slade. Police discovered his body in the early hours of Wednesday morning and are investigating the circumstances of his presence on school grounds.

The school temporarily closed on Wednesday, reopening Thursday with counselling support available for its 250 pupils. 🙏

Connor’s aunt, Rebecca Morgan, shared on GoFundMe: “Tragically and suddenly my sister lost her 13-year-old son Connor Slade. As you can imagine for her and all of his friends and family we are heart broken. I am posting this fund me page for any help we can raise to help towards his funeral cost to give him the best send off possible without my sister and Connor’s father having worry about costs. I want this to be the least of their worries and be able to grieve him, we appreciate anything that can be donated.”

Friends are honouring Connor’s memory by pledging £5 for commemorative car bows in his honour.

Acting headteacher Danielle Harris assured parents in a letter: “We want to inform you that Melin Primary School (infant and junior sites) will reopen tomorrow (Thursday 30th January) following a tragic incident that occurred on the school grounds in the early hours of this morning. We understand that recent events have been distressing, and we want to assure you that the wellbeing of our students, staff and wider school community remains our top priority.”

South Wales Police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious, and HM Coroner has been notified.