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Girl, 13, Released on Bail in Swindon Murder Investigation

Police say they seek no other suspects, urging residents to avoid online speculation.

Overview

  • The teenager was arrested after officers found a woman in her 50s unresponsive at a Baydon Close home on Friday evening, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Wiltshire Police confirmed the girl has been released on bail, with local reporting stating a three-month bail period as enquiries continue.
  • Detectives state there is no wider risk to the public and they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
  • A cordon and increased police presence remain as forensic teams examine the property and collect evidence.
  • The deceased has been named locally as Sarah Forrester with tributes reported by a community charity, though police have not formally confirmed her identity.