17-year-old arrested over murder of teenage girl in Wiltshire
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl in a Wiltshire town.
Emergency services were called to a residential address in Calne on Friday afternoon but despite the efforts of medics, the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Later, a 17-year-old male was arrested in the Chippenham area on suspicion of murder. He is in custody.
We've launched a murder inquiry following the death of a teenager in Calne yesterday. A 17yr old male has been arrested & is in custody. Our communities in Calne are likely to see significant police activity over the weekend. Full statement here: https://t.co/Ijgx0rywS1pic.twitter.com/h7XTBwi3JS
— Wiltshire Police (@wiltshirepolice) May 4, 2019
Superintendent Conway Duncan said: "The thoughts of everyone at Wiltshire Police are with the family of the victim at what must be a devastating time for them.
"They are receiving support from specially-trained officers and we will continue to do everything we can to help them come to terms with what has happened.
"This investigation is still in its early stages but I would like to reassure the local community that a robust police response was launched yesterday and will continue in the days to come.
"People in Calne are likely to see a significant police presence in the area over the weekend as our enquiries progress."
