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Police statement as teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murder after death of nine-year-old girl
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1:54Now PlayingPolice have arrested a teenage boy following the death of a girl, 9, in Weston-super-Mare.
Paramedics were called to an address in Lime Close, in the Mead Vale area of Weston-super-Mare, at 6.09pm on Monday.
The young girl was pronounced deceased at the scene. A police cordon remains in place, and an investigation is underway, including house-to-house enquiries.
A teenage boy was arrested in Worle at 6.19pm and remains in custody, according to Avon and Somerset Police.
Force Superintendent Jen Appleford added: "We know the whole of Weston-super-Mare will be distraught and shocked to learn of this utterly dreadful news.
"The girl's family were informed last night of what had happened. It is impossible for us to adequately put into words the pain and anguish they are feeling right now.
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to them, and we'll ensure they receive support from a specially trained officer."
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