Tragedy has struck Huddersfield as a 13-year-old girl has sadly passed away, with her death being described as “unexplained” by West Yorkshire Police. Officers responded to a call on Monday night about an unresponsive girl at a flat on Sheepridge Road. She was promptly taken to hospital but tragically died early Tuesday.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and rape in connection with this heartbreaking incident. He remains in custody as investigations continue. This same individual is also being questioned over a separate offence regarding another young girl, aged 16, elsewhere in the Kirklees district.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson stated that although a post-mortem has been conducted, it has yet to clarify the cause of death, marking it as “unexplained.” With the situation complex and multi-layered, thorough inquiries are ongoing to uncover the truth behind this unfortunate loss.
The police are actively working to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragedy, and it’s expected to be a detailed and lengthy investigation. Meanwhile, the girl’s family is receiving support from specially trained officers as they navigate this difficult time. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this loss, and we await further updates from the authorities.