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Weston Girl, 9, Murdered; Teen Charged
17 Dec
Summary
- Aria Thorpe, 9, found deceased with a single stab wound.
- A 15-year-old has been charged with her murder.
- Community mourns a lively, bubbly girl who loved dogs and country music.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was found deceased in Weston-super-Mare on Monday. A post-mortem examination revealed her preliminary cause of death was a single stab wound. The accused, who cannot be named due to his age, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court and has been remanded into custody pending a future appearance at Bristol Crown Court.
The community is reeling from the tragedy, with many leaving flowers in Lime Close as a tribute to Aria. Family members described her as a "lively and bubbly" nine-year-old with a passion for teaching dogs and a love for country music, particularly Dolly Parton's "Jolene". School officials and local representatives expressed deep sorrow and pledged support for those affected.
Police are actively supporting affected schools and conducting house-to-house inquiries in the area. Despite the shock and grief, authorities have stated there is no indication of a wider threat to the public. The town's Member of Parliament conveyed the community's grief and search for answers following this "utterly heartbreaking tragedy".
