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Ursula Keogh: body found in Halifax river is that of missing girl Ursula Keogh: body found in Halifax river is that of missing girl
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Eleven-year-old schoolgirl found dead in Hebble Brook at Paris Gates on Monday, police said
Frances Perraudin North of England reporter
Tue 23 Jan 2018 15.28 GMT
First published on Tue 23 Jan 2018 08.57 GMT
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A body found in a river in West Yorkshire has been formally identified as that of an 11-year-old schoolgirl.A body found in a river in West Yorkshire has been formally identified as that of an 11-year-old schoolgirl.
Ursula Keogh was found dead in the Hebble Brook at Paris Gates in Halifax on Monday, police said.Ursula Keogh was found dead in the Hebble Brook at Paris Gates in Halifax on Monday, police said.
She had last been seen that afternoon dressed in her school uniform.She had last been seen that afternoon dressed in her school uniform.
In a statement West Yorkshire police said they were “working to establish the full circumstances and will prepare a file for the coroner”.In a statement West Yorkshire police said they were “working to establish the full circumstances and will prepare a file for the coroner”.
The force added: “Her family are being supported by specialist officers and have requested for privacy at this extremely difficult time.”The force added: “Her family are being supported by specialist officers and have requested for privacy at this extremely difficult time.”
Police earlier said they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances.Police earlier said they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances.
The last sighting of Ursula was on North Bridge in Halifax at 3.30pm on Monday. The girl was described as being white, 5ft 3in tall, slim and as having long hair.The last sighting of Ursula was on North Bridge in Halifax at 3.30pm on Monday. The girl was described as being white, 5ft 3in tall, slim and as having long hair.
Police said she was last seen wearing a school uniform of dark blue blazer, grey skirt, black tights, black brogues and a black parka.Police said she was last seen wearing a school uniform of dark blue blazer, grey skirt, black tights, black brogues and a black parka.
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