Body of Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Found in Park, Police Investigate 'Unexplained' Death
West Mercia Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the girl's death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
The body of an 11-year-old girl, who had been reported missing, was discovered in a park in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. Police are treating the death as "unexplained" and are conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
The girl was reported missing on Sunday, October 4, at approximately 11:20 p.m. Her body was subsequently found in a park located near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle.
West Mercia Police confirmed that the girl's family has been informed and is receiving support from specially trained officers. Authorities have also stated that residents in Elmley Castle should anticipate an increased police presence in the area as officers carry out their inquiries.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police stated, "An investigation has been launched after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire."
"The girl was reported missing at around 11:20 p.m. yesterday evening (Sunday 4 October) and was later found deceased in the park near the cricket ground."
"Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers."
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding her death, which at this stage is being treated as unexplained."
"People living in Elmley Castle will see an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their enquiries."