Nine-year-old girl is ‘stabbed to death’ in Lincolnshire: Police launch murder investigation
- A nine-year-old girl has died from a suspected stab wound in Lincolnshire
- Police were called to the scene in Fountain Lane, Boston, at around 6.20pm
- Officers have now launched a murder investigation
A nine-year-old girl has died from a suspected stab wound in Lincolnshire.
Police were called to the scene in Fountain Lane, Boston, at around 6.20pm on Thursday, and officers have now launched a murder investigation.
The area has been cordoned off and we officers said they will be at the scene ‘for the foreseeable future’.
Police were called to the scene in Fountain Lane, Boston, at around 6.20pm on Thursday, and officers have now launched a murder investigation (stock image)
Lincolnshire Police said in a statement: ‘The young girl’s parents have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.
‘Her family will be supported by specialist trained officers.
‘If you think you can help us in our enquiries, you can contact us by calling 101 quoting incident 419 of 28 July; by emailing force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 419 of 28 July in the subject line; if you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.’
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