A profound tragedy has unfolded in the heart of London after a young girl was found dead in unexplained circumstances, prompting a major police investigation.
Metropolitan Police officers were called to a property in Westminster on Thursday afternoon following concerns for the welfare of the occupants. Upon arrival, they made the devastating discovery of the child's body.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained, and a crime scene remains in place as forensic officers work to establish the exact circumstances that led to this heartbreaking incident.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed the launch of a thorough investigation, stating: "We were called by a third party who was concerned for the welfare of the occupants. Officers attended and found a young girl deceased inside the property. Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing."
The news has sent shockwaves through the local community in Westminster, with neighbours expressing their disbelief and sorrow at the tragic event that has unfolded on their doorstep.
While formal identification has not yet taken place, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to the nature of the police contact prior to the discovery, which is standard procedure in such cases.
Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation, conducting house-to-house enquiries and examining local CCTV footage as they piece together the events that led to this devastating outcome.
