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

Police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old girl and have increased patrols in Elmley Castle while officers seek answers for her family.

  • West Mercia Police launched an investigation on Monday after an 11-year-old girl was found dead in a park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire.
  • The girl was reported missing at approximately 11.20pm on Sunday, October 4, and her body was discovered shortly afterward in the park.
  • Specially trained officers are providing support to the girl's family, who have been formally notified, while enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
  • Residents in Elmley Castle will see an "increased police presence" in the area while officers carry out their enquiries, authorities confirmed.
  • Chief Inspector Daniel Pilkington urged the public to avoid speculation, stating "this is an incredibly difficult time for her family," and noted officers remain available to address community concerns.
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An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a park near a cricket camp in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, England, on Monday (5). She had been reported missing around 11:20 on Sunday (4), less than 24 hours before the location of the body. West Mercia police opened an investigation and, at the moment, treats death as inexplicable. Read: New York's hood hay cart and leaves wounded children; three are in critical condition Learn more: Five children kept …

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A girl is reported missing in the West of England. Shortly thereafter, a child's corpse is found near a sports field. It is the eleven-year-old, of whom for a few hours no trace was missing. The police call the case "deeply shocking".

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West Midlands girl, aged 11, found dead in park as investigation launched

The girl was initially reported missing at around 11.20pm yesterday evening (Sunday) before later being found dead in a park near Elmley Castle cricket ground.

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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