As a result of the post mortem and further enquiries, Gwent Police is now treating the death of Nikitta Grender as suspicious and has begun a murder enquiry.
Gwent Police and the Fire Service were called at approximately 8am yesterday morning (Saturday February 5th, 2011), to an address in Broadmead Park, Newport where they discovered the body of 19 year old Nikitta who was heavily pregnant at the time of her death.
Forensic investigations and house to house enquiries are continuing at this time and specially trained officers continue to support the family.
Police would like to appeal for anyone who has any information or for anyone who was in the vicinity of Broadmead Park between 11pm on Friday February 4th and 8am Saturday February 5th to get in touch on 01633 838111 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.