A three-year-old girl was found dead inside a property in Chertsey, Surrey, prompting a murder investigation. Police arrested a 31-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of murder.
Incident Details
Officers were called to an address on Pyrcroft Road in Chertsey at approximately 5:40 pm on June 25 following a report of a concern for safety. Upon arrival, they discovered the child deceased inside the property, according to Surrey Police.
The arrested man was taken to hospital with a serious injury and will be taken into custody once he has been treated, the force confirmed.
Police Statement
Surrey Police stated: “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.”
The Senior Investigating Officer from the Major Crime Team added: “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.”
Investigation and Appeal
An investigation led by Surrey Police’s Major Crime Team is underway to establish the circumstances of the girl’s death. Police have urged anyone with information that may assist the probe to come forward. A significant police presence is expected in the area over the coming days.
