Mother charged with murder of 10-year-old daughter in Rowley Regis

Shay Kang was found at an address on Monday afternoon.

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 6th Mar 2024
Last updated 6th Mar 2024

Detectives investigating the murder of 10-year-old Shay Kang in Rowley Regis have charged her mother with murder.

Shay was found with injuries at an address in Robin Close at around 12.10pm on Monday. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jaskirat Kaur was remanded in custody on Wednesday after appearing at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.

The 33-year-old, also known as Jasmine Kang, was dressed in a grey T-shirt and jogging bottoms, and spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth.

She was ordered to appear for a further hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday.

She was not required to indicate any plea to the murder charge, which alleges she unlawfully killed Shay on Monday.

A cordon remains in place at the property while enquiries continue, and a post-mortem will be held in due course to establish the cause of death.

Detective Inspector Dan Jarratt, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with Shay's family and friends.

"Her tragic death has had a profound impact on those who knew her as well as the wider community.

"We ask that they are left to grieve in private as our inquiries continue."

Shay was a pupil at Brickhouse Primary School, which paid tribute to the "bright" child through West Midlands Police on Tuesday.

The school said in a statement: "Shay was a bright, happy, fun-loving child who was well liked by all and she will be very sadly missed by everyone.

"School is the heart of the community and we have already begun working with our children and staff to support them following this devastating news."

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