Murder investigation launched after girl, 9, dies in suspected stabbing
A police cordon is still in place in Boston after a girl died from a suspected stab wound
A murder investigation has been launched after a nine-year-old girl died from a suspected stab wound in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Officers were called to the scene on Fountain Lane in Boston at around 6.20pm on Thursday, Lincolnshire Police said.
The force said the area has been cordoned off and they will be at the scene for the "foreseeable future".
Police said the incident is being treated as murder.
The victim’s parents have been informed, and the force said their “thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time”.
At the scene late on Thursday night, a police car was stationed either side of an alleyway to cordon the area off to the public.
Two forensic officers in white suits could be seen working at the scene before leaving in the early hours of Friday morning.
A large object appeared to be covered in the middle of the alleyway, which was marked by small yellow signs.
In a statement, Lincolnshire Police said: “A nine-year-old girl has sadly died from what is believed to be a stab wound in Boston. “We have launched a murder investigation. The area has been cordoned off and we will be at the scene for the foreseeable future. “The young girl’s parents have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.
"Her family will be supported by specialist trained officers.”
The Conservative MP for Boston and Skegness, Matt Warman, said he had been in contact with the policing minister to ensure national assistance is available to the murder investigation.
“Profoundly shocking news in Boston this evening,” Mr Warman said.
“I have spoken to senior officers locally and am hugely grateful for all the emergency services’ work.
“I have also been in contact with policing minister Tom Pursglove to ensure that any national help that might be useful is made available as quickly as possible.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Lincolnshire Police:
By calling 101 quoting incident 419 of 28 July.
By emailing force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 419 of 28 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.