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Death of 11-year-old schoolgirl whose body was found in village park not being treated as criminal investigation, police say

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Holt, E., & Hicks, G. (2026, October 7). Death of 11-year-old schoolgirl whose body was found in village park not being treated as criminal investigation, police say. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16190933/Death-schoolgirl-body-park-not-criminal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-07 · by Ed Holt, Gethin Hicks

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Police in Worcestershire have confirmed that the death of 11-year-old Miya Deamer-Jones, whose body was found in a village park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club after she went missing Sunday night, is not being treated as a criminal investigation. West Mercia Police stated they have thoroughly examined all lines of inquiry and found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement. The case has been passed to the coroner for further consideration. Chief Inspector Daniel Pilkington emphasized that the family is experiencing an unimaginable loss and urged the public to avoid speculation online to prevent additional distress.
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Story summary

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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Ed Holt
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Topics

Elmley Castle West Mercia Police Worcestershire the Daily Mail

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Miya PERSON · 4× Miya Deamer-Jones PERSON · 2× Worcestershire GPE · 2× Daniel Pilkington PERSON · 1× Elmley Castle GPE · 1× West Mercia Police ORG · 1× the Daily Mail ORG · 1×

Narrative

Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was discovered dead at a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after going missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday. West Mercia Police said that the death had been 'deeply upsetting' and had 'shocked the local community and touched the hearts of people far beyond it'.
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🔮 The force has now passed the case onto the coroners who will consider the circumstances of her death in due course.

Claims (21 extracted, 1 hedged)

The death of a schoolgirl whose body was found in a village park is not being treated as a criminal investigation, police have confirmed. asserted
police → find → investigation
Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was discovered dead at a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after going missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday. West Mercia Police said that the death had been 'deeply upsetting' and had 'shocked the local community and touched the hearts of people far beyond it'. asserted
death → discover → it
They added officers had worked 'tirelessly and thoroughly to establish the circumstances surrounding her death' and have found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or any third-party involvement in her death. asserted
officers → add → death
The force has now passed the case onto the coroners who will consider the circumstances of her death in due course. asserted
who → pass → course
Chief Inspector Daniel Pilkington said: 'At the heart of this tragedy is a family who have lost a daughter and sister. asserted
who → say → daughter
Our thoughts remain with them, her friends and everyone who knew and loved her as they face an unimaginable loss. asserted
they → remain → loss
'We know news like this is deeply upsetting. asserted
news → know → this
It has shocked the local community and touched the hearts of people far beyond it. asserted
It → shock → it
'We understand that naturally people want answers when something so tragic happens, and that uncertainty can be difficult. asserted
uncertainty → understand → answers
Our officers have worked tirelessly and thoroughly to establish the circumstances surrounding her death. asserted
officers → work → death
We have kept an open mind and examined all available lines of enquiry. asserted
We → keep → enquiry
Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was discovered dead at a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after going missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday ' asserted
Jones → discover → Sunday
Following these detailed and extensive enquiries, we can confirm that we have found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or any third-party involvement in her death, and it is not being treated as a criminal investigation. asserted
it → follow → investigation
A full file will now be prepared for HM Coroner, who will consider the circumstances of her death in due course, as is the standard process.' asserted
process → prepare → course
The chief inspector added that the force 'understands that people often turn to social media in moments of shock and sadness' but that speculation and sharing unverified information can cause 'additional distress to a family already living through every parent’s worst nightmare'. uncertain
speculation → add → nightmare
'We would ask everyone to consider this impact carefully, and think of Miya’s family before posting online,' he said. asserted
he → ask → family
Miya, one of four sisters, lived with her mother and at least one of her siblings in Elmley Castle. asserted
Miya → live → Castle
Paying tribute to Miya, one neighbour told the Daily Mail: 'Miya was a cheeky character. asserted
Miya → pay → Mail
Another woman who knew her said: 'She was such a happy girl. asserted
She → know → her
A villager added: 'They are a really nice family. asserted
They → add → ?
My heart goes out to them.' asserted
heart → go → them
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