Body of missing girl, 11, is found in park as police probe ‘unexplained’ death
Police are investigating after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found in a park in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. Her death is being treated as unexplained while officers work to establish what happened.
The girl was reported missing at about 11.20pm on Sunday, 4 October, and was later found near the village cricket ground. Her family have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers; police say residents should expect an increased police presence during the enquiries.
- An 11-year-old girl was found dead in an Elmley Castle park.
- Police are treating her death as unexplained.
- Her family is being supported as enquiries continue.
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An 11-year-old girl from Worcestershire has been found dead following her disappearance. The child went missing on Sunday night from Elmley Castle and was discovered near the village cricket ground the next day. Police are treating her death as unexplained whilst they investigate what happened.
The girl's family have been informed and are receiving support from trained officers. Residents in the area should expect to see increased police activity as the investigation continues.