Chippenham schoolgirl Ellie Gould named as Calne murder victim

A teenage girl who died in Calne has been formally identified as 17-year-old Ellie Gould.

Ellie was a Year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham. Police enquiries are still ongoing to determine how she died.

A 17-year-old boy, who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of Ellie's murder, remains in custody.

Superintendent Conway Duncan said: "Our thoughts remain with Ellie's family, her friends and schoolmates.

"Ellie's family will continue to receive support from specially trained officers and we are aware that her fellow pupils are being encouraged to seek support being organised by Hardenhuish School.

"We fully appreciate the level of shock, anxiety and upset in and around Calne and Chippenham and our officers are continuing to progress their inquiries as swiftly and diligently as possible."

Ellie was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to a house in Springfield Drive on Friday. Credit: PA

In a statement, Hardenhuish School said: "The Hardenhuish community is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ellie Gould.

"Ellie was a talented, popular and much-loved member of our school community who will be dearly missed.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with Ellie's family at this devastating time.

"We recognise that the coming days and months will be difficult for us all and we are determined to support each other with the help of our partner agencies.

"Further details of this support will be shared directly with our pupils and parents."

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting log number 176 on May 3