Tributes left for girl, 10, killed in Rowley Regis

A woman, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the girl was found in Robin Close yesterday

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 5th Mar 2024
Last updated 5th Mar 2024

Tributes have been left in Rowley Regis, after a 10-year-old girl died there yesterday (4 March).

She was discovered at a property on Robin Close at around 12:10pm and was confirmed dead at the scene.

One card reads: "Rest in peace. Gone too soon."

Police have launched a murder investigation and are questioning one woman, 33, on suspicion of murder. They believe she is known to the girl.

Detective Inspector Dan Jarratt said: "A young girl has tragically lost her life and our thoughts are with her loved ones and all those impacted by this terrible passing.

"We know how shocking and distressing this will be for the community and we'll continue to have a police presence and offer our support in the area over the coming days.

"A suspect has been arrested and detectives are fully investigating the circumstances around this sad death."

A cordon remains in place as officers investigate. Police say they will have a presence in the area over the coming days.

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