Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Swindon

A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Swindon.

Police said the teenager was detained following an incident in Baydon Close, Moredon, in the Wiltshire town on Friday evening.

Officers responded to reports of disorder inside a house. When they arrived, a woman in her 50s living at the address was found to be not breathing. She was declared dead at the scene.

There were no other reported injuries.

Detective Inspector Darren Ambrose, from Wiltshire Police's major crime investigation team, said: "This is a serious incident in which a woman has sadly died.

"We have set up a cordon at the address while an investigation is carried out.

"I can confirm that we have arrested a teenage girl in connection with this incident and we are not looking for anyone else."

Police have asked people not to speculate about the incident online.

A police statement read: "Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while we continue carrying out our enquiries into the woman's death.

"The suspect remains in custody at this time.

"As this is a live investigation, please refrain from speculating online as this could prejudice the ongoing case.

"We'd encourage anyone with concerns to speak with their local neighbourhood policing team, either by emailing or approaching our officers in person."

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