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Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed

A 13-year-old girl who was arrested on suspicion of murder after the murder of a woman was released on bail. After being alerted to a disorder, a woman in her 50s was not breathing when police arrived at the house in Swindon around 19:00 GMT on Friday. According to Wiltshire Police, the woman, who was in her 50s and lived at the Baydon Close, Moredon, died on the spot. The teen was later arrested on suspicion of murder and detained for questioning. She has since been arrested, although inquiries are still underway.

Although the police said there was no danger to the public, locals can expect more police presence in the area. A spokesperson said,

We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
Because this is a live investigation, please refrain from speculating online as this could harm the current situation. "Anyone with questions is being encouraged to contact their local policing team.

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