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Teen Acquitted in Young Girl's Death

Summary

  • Teenager found not guilty of murder and manslaughter charges.
  • Aria Thorpe, aged nine, died from a single stab wound.
  • The incident occurred in Aria's home in Weston-super-Mare.
Teen Acquitted in Young Girl's Death

A teenage boy, aged 16, has been acquitted of all charges following the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. The jury returned verdicts of not guilty for both murder and manslaughter at Bristol Crown Court.

Aria Thorpe tragically died from a single stab wound to her chest. This fatal incident occurred within her home in Weston-super-Mare on December 15, 2025.

The nine-year-old's family fondly remembered her as a 'lively and bubbly' individual in the wake of her passing.

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