10-year-old Girl Murdered in Woking

Published on: 12 Aug, 2023
Updated on: 12 Aug, 2023

In what police describe as a “devastating incident” a murder enquiry has been launched after the death of a 10-year-old girl in Horsell near Woking.

The girl’s body was found after police officers were called to an address in Hammond Road, Horsell, at about 02.50am on Thursday following a safety concern.

On arrival, a 10-year-old girl was found dead inside the property. Her family has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Three people detectives want to speak to in connection with the incident are believed to have left the UK.

A spokesperson for the force said no-one else had been injured, and no arrests had been made. A post-mortem examination will be carried out on Tuesday.

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House-to-house inquiries were being conducted on Friday, and police said they will maintain a presence at the scene over the coming week.

Insp Sandra Carlier, borough commander for Woking, said: “I know that the community are shocked and saddened by yesterday’s events, and we stand with them in their grief.

“I would like to reiterate that we do not believe there to be any risk to the wider public at this time. We will continue to provide updates as and when we are able to.”

Detectives from Surrey and Sussex’s joint Major Crime Team have identified three people they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Debbie White, said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident has continued at pace today with a number of enquiries underway.

“We have identified three people we would like to speak to in connection with our investigation and from our enquiries, we believe that they left the country on Wednesday, August 9. We are working with our partners, including international authorities, to locate them.