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Girl, 15, arrested after death of seven-year-old in York | Girl, 15, arrested after death of seven-year-old in York |
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A 15-year-old girl has been arrested after the death of a seven-year-old girl in York, police have said. | A 15-year-old girl has been arrested after the death of a seven-year-old girl in York, police have said. |
The younger girl was found with life-threatening injuries near an address in Alness Drive, in the Woodthorpe area of the city. | The younger girl was found with life-threatening injuries near an address in Alness Drive, in the Woodthorpe area of the city. |
She was taken to hospital but died a short time later, North Yorkshire Police said. | She was taken to hospital but died a short time later, North Yorkshire Police said. |
The teenager remains in police custody and is being questioned by officers, the force added. | The teenager remains in police custody and is being questioned by officers, the force added. |
A spokesman said officers found the seven-year-old after police were called at about 16:30 GMT. | A spokesman said officers found the seven-year-old after police were called at about 16:30 GMT. |
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the girl's death continues, he added. | |
Earlier, the York City and East policing team posted a message about the incident. | |
In a tweet, they said: "Difficult late shift for all York staff with tragic death of a seven-year-old. Thoughts go out to family members." |