Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of homicide after police discover lady lifeless in Swindon home
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman inside a house.
Police said the teenager was detained following an incident in Baydon Close, Moredon, Swindon, on Friday (November 21).
Officers were responding to reports of disorder inside a house when they arrived to find a woman not breathing.
The woman, who was in her 50s and living at the address, was declared dead at the scene.
Police said her next of kin had been informed.
A scene has been set up at the property while enquiries are carried out to establish the full circumstances around the woman’s death.
Detective Inspector Darren Ambrose, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “This is a serious incident in which a woman has sadly died.
“We have set up a cordon at the address while an investigation is carried out.
“I can confirm that we have arrested a teenage girl in connection with this incident and we are not looking for anyone else.
“We would encourage people not to speculate on the circumstances around this incident.
“We appreciate the concern that this may cause the local community. If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to an officer.”
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