West Park murder: Two teenagers arrested after missing 14-year-old girl found dead
The girl died from blunt force trauma to the head the day after she'd been reported missing.
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old girl who was found dead in Wolverhampton's West Park.
Detectives revealed the victim, who has not yet been identified, had been reported missing the day before she was discovered.
A post-mortem concluded she died from blunt force trauma to her head.
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested at their home addresses in Wolverhampton this morning and have been taken into custody where they will be questioned by detectives.
Police said the girl’s family were being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Edward Foster, from West Midlands Police's homicide unit, said: "Following the discovery of the girl’s body, the park was immediately sealed off to allow us to conduct a full forensic search of the area.
"My team are working around the clock to understand what happened to this girl and our enquiries to date have led to today’s arrests.
"A number of people have come forward with information, but I would still like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious or saw a young girl in the park overnight from Wednesday onwards."
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West Park remains sealed off today and is expected to stay closed over the weekend.
Several police cars are stationed around the park, while police tape surrounds a lake near where the body was found.
The death has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as is normal procedure as the girl had been reported missing.
Anyone with information should call the homicide team on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
