Скачать или смотреть Teenage boy arrested after death of nine-year-old girl in Somerset

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a nine-year-old girl.

Emergency services were called to an address in Lime Close, in the Mead Vale area of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, at around 6pm on Monday.

A nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene and her family have been informed.

A teenage boy was arrested in Worle at 6.19pm and remains in custody.

Superintendent Jen Appleford said: “We know the whole of Weston-super-Mare will be distraught and shocked to learn of this utterly dreadful news.

“The girl’s family were informed last night of what had happened. It is impossible for us to adequately put into words the pain and anguish they are feeling right now.

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to them, and we’ll ensure they receive support from a specially trained officer.

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