A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a young child was found at a property in Surrey.
Police were called to an address on Pyrcroft Road in Chertsey at around 5.40pm following concerns raised over the welfare of a young girl. Upon attending the semi-detached home, officers made the tragic discovery of a three year old girl who had passed away.
A 31-year-old man, who was found at the scene suffering from a serious injury, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder, according to the Mirror.
A force spokesperson said: “A murder investigation has been launched after a child’s body was discovered in Chertsey earlier this evening (25 June). Officers were called to an address in Pyrcroft Road around 5.40pm following reports of a concern for safety. On arrival, a three-year-old girl was sadly found dead inside the property.
“A 31-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder. He was taken to hospital with a serious injury and will be taken into custody once he has been treated.”
View 2 ImagesPyrcroft Road in Chertsey(Image: Google)
“At this stage our enquiries lead us to believe that this took place within a family setting and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. An investigation, led by Surrey Police’s Major Crime Team, is underway to establish the circumstances of the girl’s death.”
The Senior Investigating Officer from the Major Crime Team said: “This is a tragic incident, and our officers are working hard to build a picture of what happened. We have made an arrest in connection with this incident and at this stage, we are not looking to identify anyone else in connection with our investigation. We have no reason to believe there is any risk to the public.
Article continues below
“There is a significant police presence in Pyrcroft Road and this will remain over the coming days. We appreciate that the incident itself, as well as the significant police presence, will be concerning for local residents and we would like to thank them for their cooperation as we conduct our investigation. We will provide further updates as soon as we are in a position to.”
Anyone holding information that might aid the investigation is encouraged to make contact via direct message, citing reference PR/SYP-20260625-0759. Those preferring anonymity can reach the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Ensure our latest stories always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.