A nine-year-old girl stabbed to death in Lincolnshire has been named by police as Lilia Valutyte.
The girl, a Lithuanian national, was found dead in Fountain Lane in Boston at about 6.20pm yesterday.
Two people have been arrested as part of a murder investigation, following what police are calling the “isolated incident”.
East Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Kate Anderson, said: “Our thoughts continue to be with Lilia’s family and friends, and if any members of the public have information that might assist, please call 101 quoting incident 419 of 28th July, or they can report anonymously via Crimestoppers.”
Her parents are being supported by specially trained officers.
Home Secretary Priti Patel described the incident as “appalling”.
Flags are flying at half-mast around Boston and Paul Skinner, leader of the borough council, said the town was “united in mourning”.
Police have declined to comment on whether those arrested were adults or juveniles, and would not confirm what offence they were detained on suspicion of.
