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Police confirm death of 11-year-old Miya in Elmley Castle is not being treated as a crime
Overview
West Mercia Police have announced that the death of an 11-year-old girl named Miya, whose body was found near a village cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, is not being investigated as a crime. Officers have ruled out third-party involvement and found no evidence of suspicious circumstances, while authorities and local MP Harriet Baldwin have urged the public to refrain from online speculation.
Key points
- The body of 11-year-old Miya was found near a village cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, after she was reported missing.
- West Mercia Police stated they have ruled out third-party involvement and found no suspicious circumstances.
- A full file is being prepared for the coroner.
- Police and local MP Harriet Baldwin urged the public to avoid online speculation out of respect for the family.
