Three-Year-Old Girl Found Deceased in Surrey; Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Suffering Serious Injuries.

A murder investigation has been launched after a child's body was discovered in Chertsey. Surrey Police rushed to the scene of the death, and a significant police presence remains in Pyrcroft Road.

Surrey Police have stated that their enquiries suggest the incident took place within a family setting, and they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

The Senior Investigating Officer from the Major Crime Team has described the incident as tragic, and officers are working hard to build a picture of what happened. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident, and he sustained a serious injury before being taken to the hospital.

A murder investigation has been launched after a child’s body was discovered in #Chertsey earlier this evening (25 June). Officers were called to an address in Pyrcroft Road around 5.40pm of a concern for safety. On arrival, a three-year-old girl was sadly found dead inside the property. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder. He was taken to hospital with a serious injury and will be taken into custody once he has been treated. At this stage our enquiries lead us to believe that this took place within a family setting and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. An investigation, led by Surrey Police’s Major Crime Team, is underway to establish the circumstances of the girl’s death. The Senior Investigating Officer from the Major Crime Team said: “This is a tragic incident, and our officers are working hard to build a picture of what happened. We have made an arrest in connection with this incident and at this stage, we are not looking to identify anyone else in connection with our investigation. We have no reason to believe there is any risk to the public.” “There is a significant police presence in Pyrcroft Road and this will remain over the coming days. We appreciate that the incident itself, as well as the significant police presence, will be concerning for local residents and we would like to thank them for their cooperation as we conduct our investigation. We will provide further updates as soon as we are in a position to.” If you have any information which could help our investigation, please contact us via direct message quoting PR/SYP-20260625-0759. If you do not wish to leave your name, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. See less (UKNIP)

The police have reassured the public that there is no reason to believe there is any risk to the general public. However, the investigation is ongoing, and a significant police presence will remain in the area over the coming days.

The police are cooperating with local residents and appreciate their cooperation as they conduct their investigation. As the investigation continues, further updates will be provided as soon as possible.