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Sash Marsden found dead in Blackpool alleyway is named | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
The body of a 16-year old girl has been found in an alleyway in Blackpool. | |
Formal identification has yet to take place but it is believed she is Sasha Marsden from Staining. | |
She was found at 21:15 GMT on Thursday in an alleyway off Kirby Road, South Shore. Police believe there were attempts to set fire to her body. | |
A man, 22, and a woman, 20, arrested near the scene, are being questioned on suspicion of murder. A post-mortem examination will take place later. | |
Set fire | |
Police said Miss Marsden lived with her parents and attended Blackpool and the Fylde College. | |
Det Supt Andy Murphy from Lancashire Police said: "This is an incredibly difficult and complex inquiry and we are working to try and build up a picture of what happened last night. | |
"From examining the body, it appears to us that someone has attempted to set fire to Sasha and this is a line of enquiry that we are looking into. | |
"This is an incredibly difficult time for the family and we are keeping them informed of our investigation. | |
"Our officers will be supporting them as they attempt to come to terms with what has happened." | |
Police said patrols in the area have been stepped up. | |
Supt Eddie Newton said: "We believe that this is an isolated incident and that there is no risk to the public. | |
"We have two people in custody helping with the investigation and detectives are following a number of different lines of inquiry." |