Murder investigation after young girl found dead in Oxfordshire village – Bundlezy

Murder investigation after young girl found dead in Oxfordshire village

Middle Street, Islip (Picture: UKNIP)
A girl was killed in Islip, a rural Oxfordshire village

Police have launched a manhunt after the body of a girl was discovered at a home in Oxfordshire.

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a girl in Middle Street, Islip on Tuesday.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Neighbours reported ten police cars and ambulances rushing to the scene in the middle of the quiet village.

Detectives have sealed off the house and Thames Valley Police say there will be an increased police presence in the area.

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Senior investigating officer DCI Sally Spencer said: ‘Firstly, I would like to share our condolences with the family of the girl who very sadly has died today.

‘We have launched a homicide investigation, but we are still in the early stages and will provide more details as soon as we are able to.

‘We understand this investigation will be concerning for the community, but we believe this incident to be contained and are not aware of any threat to the wider public at this time.’

Anyone with information about the death or has footage from Middle Street today should call 101.

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