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Girl, Aged 11, Found Dead in Park as Investigation Launched

West Mercia Police are seeking answers after the girl was reported missing and later found dead, with no cause of death or suspect identified.

  • On Monday, West Mercia Police launched an investigation after discovering the body of an 11-year-old girl in a park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire.
  • The girl was reported missing at approximately 11:20 PM on Sunday, and officers located her body shortly afterward in the village park near the cricket ground, detectives said.
  • Police are treating the death as 'unexplained' while specialist officers provide dedicated support to the family, Chief Inspector Daniel Pilkington confirmed, urging the public to avoid speculation.
  • Residents in Elmley Castle should expect an 'increased police presence' as enquiries continue, with flowers left near the cordoned park and locals describing the incident as a 'real shock.'
  • Authorities have not yet announced any arrests or identified a suspect as investigators remain focused on establishing the exact circumstances surrounding the death.
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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