Criminal investigation ruled out in death of 11-year-old girl in Worcestershire

Police are not treating the death of an 11-year-old girl, whose body was found in a park in Worcestershire, as a criminal investigation.

The girl, named by police as Miya, had been reported missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday.

Officers looking into the case have confirmed that there is "no evidence of suspicious circumstances" around her death. Earlier this week, Miya's death was being treated as "unexplained".

Miya's body was discovered near the cricket ground in the village of Elmley Castle, near Pershore, West Mercia Police said.

West Mercia Police warned that "sharing unverified information" could cause further distress to Miya’s family, noting "speculation" surrounding the incident and the impact on the community.

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Chief Inspector Daniel Pilkington said there was "no third-party involvement" in her death.

He added: "At the heart of this tragedy is a family who have lost a daughter and sister.

"Our thoughts remain with them, her friends and everyone who knew and loved her as they face an unimaginable loss.

"We know news like this is deeply upsetting. It has shocked the local community and touched the hearts of people far beyond it.

"We understand that naturally people want answers when something so tragic happens, and that uncertainty can be difficult.

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