Boy arrested over murder of teenage girl in Wiltshire
Police say they have launched a "robust response" and there will be a "significant police presence in the area over the weekend".
Saturday 4 May 2019 18:47, UK
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl in Wiltshire.
Police were called to a house on Springfield Drive in Calne, about 33 miles from Bristol, shortly before 3.15pm on Friday, and - despite the efforts of ambulance staff - the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect, who is known to the girl, was arrested in the nearby Chippenham area and remains in custody.
Kier Pritchard, chief constable of Wiltshire Police, said: "My thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. It's such a tragic and early loss of life. All family members and the wider community will be absolutely devastated.
"Thank you to all police officers, staff and wider partners for your professional response."
A post-mortem will be held on Sunday to determine the girl's cause of death and to formally identify her.
Meanwhile, people in Calne - a small town with a population of about 17,000 - have been advised they will "likely see a significant police presence in the area over the weekend as our enquiries progress".
Superintendent Conway Duncan added: "This investigation is still in its early stages but I would like to reassure the local community that a robust police response was launched yesterday and will continue in the days to come."
:: Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log number 176 of 3 May.