According to authorities, a female has been taken into custody for suspicion of committing murder when a 10-year-old girl’s body was discovered at a residence in the West Midlands.
Police officers went to a location on Robin Close in Rowley Regis around 12:10pm on Monday and discovered a child who was injured. Sadly, the girl was declared dead at the location.
A female, believed to have a connection with the girl, was apprehended and placed in custody for further interrogation, according to West Midlands authorities.
Officer Dan Jarratt stated that there will be a visible presence of officers in the vicinity. He also expressed condolences to the family and loved ones of the young girl who tragically passed away, and to all those affected by this heartbreaking event.
We understand how alarming and upsetting this will be for the community, and we will maintain a police presence and provide support in the area in the upcoming days.
A person of interest has been taken into custody and investigators are thoroughly looking into the details surrounding this tragic passing.
The West Midlands police stated that they are in the initial stages of the inquiry and have set up a cordon as they continue their investigations.
Source: theguardian.com