Two arrested over death of nine-year-old girl in Boston
Police have arrested two people after an alleged stabbing
Last updated 29th Jul 2022
Two people have been arrested after a nine-year-old girl died from a suspected stab wound in Boston.
Lincolnshire Police launched a murder investigation and have said two people have been arrested following the “isolated incident”, although they haven't revealed any more about the arrests.
Officers were called to the scene in Fountain Lane in Boston at around 6.20pm on Thursday.
The victim hasn't been named, but officers say her parents have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Lincolnshire Police said in a statement: “We believe this to be an isolated incident.
“We are pursuing extensive lines of inquiry and have committed a number of resources to this investigation.
“You will see more officers patrolling the area, and we have a high number of specialist detectives who have been brought in to assist the investigation.”