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Girl, 13, Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Woman Found Dead in Swindon Home

Police say no other suspects are being sought as major crime detectives continue inquiries at the cordoned property.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called around 7pm on Friday to reports of a ‘disorder’ at a house on Baydon Close in Moredon, Swindon.
  • A woman in her 50s was found not breathing and was declared dead at the scene, with no other injuries reported.
  • Wiltshire Police are treating the death as a suspected murder and have arrested a 13-year-old girl who remains in custody.
  • Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team have maintained a scene cordon and advised residents to expect an increased police presence.
  • Next of kin have been informed, and the force has urged the public not to speculate while the live investigation continues.