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Body of missing girl, 11, is found in park as police probe 'unexplained' death

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Leng, C. (2026, October 5). Body of missing girl, 11, is found in park as police probe 'unexplained' death. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16183297/Body-missing-girl-11-park-police-probe-unexplained-death.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-05 · by Caitlin Leng

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The body of 11-year-old Miya Deamer-Jones was found in a park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, two days after she went missing at around 11:20 PM on Sunday, October 4. Police are treating her death as "unexplained," having found no evidence of criminal activity or third-party involvement. The local community expressed shock and grief over the tragedy. An increased police presence is expected in Elmley Castle while investigations continue, with officers cordoning off a small area near cricket practice nets for further examination. A fundraiser has been set up to support Miya's family, who are struggling with their loss.

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Elmley Castle West Mercia Worcestershire

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Elmley Castle GPE · 4× West Mercia GPE · 2× Worcestershire GPE · 2×

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People living in Elmley Castle will see an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their enquiries.' The body of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered from a Worcestershire Park (Pictured: The park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle)
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🔮 People living in Elmley Castle will see an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their enquiries.' The body of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered from a Worcestershire Park (Pictured: The park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle)

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The death of an 11-year-old missing girl is being treated as 'unexplained' by police after her body was discovered in a park. asserted
body → miss → park
The girl, who has not been named, was reported missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday, October 4, and was later found deceased in Elmley Castle in Worcestershire at a park near the cricket ground. asserted
who → name → ground
West Mercia Police have said enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the child's death are ongoing, which at this stage is being treated as 'unexplained'. asserted
which → say → stage
The force confirmed the girl's family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. asserted
family → confirm → officers
Police also said those living in Elmley Castle should expect to see an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their enquiries. asserted
officers → say → enquiries
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: 'An investigation has been launched after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. ' asserted
body → say → Castle
The girl was reported missing at around 11.20pm yesterday evening (Sunday 4 October) and was later found deceased in the park near the cricket ground. asserted
girl → report → ground
'Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. asserted
family → inform → officers
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding her death, which at this stage is being treated as unexplained. asserted
which → establish → stage
People living in Elmley Castle will see an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their enquiries.' The body of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered from a Worcestershire Park (Pictured: The park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle) asserted
body → live → Castle
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