"This remains an incredibly difficult time for Aria's family, who we continue to support and update around our investigation. It is impossible to adequately describe how traumatic the past 36 hours have been for them and we'd like to reiterate in the strongest possible terms their request for privacy. The tragic loss of such a young girl has caused a huge amount of shock and upset, with there being a profound sense of loss felt throughout the community."
"Schoolgirl Aria Thorpe was pronounced dead after police were called to a residential address in Lime Close, Mead Vale, in the Worle area of the town, on Monday night. Shortly after officers arrived at the scene, at 6.12pm, the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in the area. The preliminary finding of a post-mortem examination has indicated that the girl's tragic death was a result of a single stab wound, the force said."
Aria Thorpe, a nine-year-old schoolgirl, was pronounced dead after police were called to a residential address in Lime Close, Mead Vale, Weston-super-Mare on Monday night. Officers arrested a 15-year-old boy at about 6.12pm; he has been charged with murder and will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court. A preliminary post-mortem indicated a single stab wound as the cause of death. Avon and Somerset Police are supporting Aria's family and have requested privacy. The force reported widespread shock in the community and is working with partner agencies and schools while enquiries continue over the coming days.
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