9 year-old girl dies of suspected stab wound in Lincolnshire

Police have launched a murder investigation

Author: Jon BurkePublished 29th Jul 2022
Last updated 29th Jul 2022

A nine year old girl has died from what is believed to be a stab wound in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Police were called to Fountain Lane around 6.20pm yesterday evening (Thursday 28th July).

Officers have launched a murder investigation - they say a cordon is in place in the area and that they expect to be at the scene for some time.

The girl's parents have been informed and are being looked after by specially trained officers.

You can contact Lincolnshire Police by:

By calling 101 quoting incident 419 of 28 July.

By emailing force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 419 of 28 July in the subject line.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

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