A murder investigation is now underway in Lincolnshire.
A murder investigation has been launched in Lincolnshire, England after a 9-year-old girl was killed in the town centre.
The 9-year-old girl died from an alleged stab wound in Boston.
Her death is currently being treated as murder.
Officers were called to the scene of the incident at around 6.20 pm on Thursday, July 28th.
However, it was too late to save the girl and she died from her injuries.
Lincolnshire Police confirmed the harrowing news in a
statement last night.
"A nine-year-old girl has sadly died from what is believed to be a stab wound in Boston.
"Officers were called to the scene of the incident at Fountain Lane at around 6.20 pm today, Thursday, 28 July.
"We have launched a murder investigation. The area has been cordoned off and we will be at the scene for the foreseeable future.
"The young girl’s parents have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time. Her family will be supported by specialist-trained officers.
The scene has now been cordoned off so a forensics team can conduct an examination.
Tributes have been pouring in for the young girl since news of her untimely death emerged.
"Bless her. RIP sweetheart, sending love to her family as well as the ambulance crew and police officers who attended this."
One mum also wrote, "9. She was just 9. I cannot comprehend that a 9-year-old is ever at risk of being stabbed."
We're keeping the young girl's family in our thoughts during this unthinkable time.
