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Police in Worcestershire have confirmed that the death of 11-year-old Miya Deamer-Jones, whose body was found in a village park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club after she went missing Sunday night, is not being treated as a criminal investigation. West Mercia Police stated they have thoroughly examined all lines of inquiry and found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement. The case has been passed to the coroner for further consideration. Chief Inspector Daniel Pilkington emphasized that the family is experiencing an unimaginable loss and urged the public to avoid speculation online to prevent additional distress.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Miya Deamer-Jones, an 11-year-old girl, was found deceased in a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire on October 5th after she went missing at around 11:20 PM the previous night. Her death is currently being treated as "unexplained" by West Mercia Police with no evidence of criminal activity or third-party involvement found so far. The police have increased their presence in Elmley Castle while investigating and have cordoned off a small area near cricket practice nets for further examination. The local community, including school friends and neighbors, expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic event, emphasizing how unexpected it was given the perceived safety of the village.
Written for “Unexplained Death Of Eleven Year Old” on 2026-10-07,
grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.
The death of a schoolgirl whose body was found in a village park is not being treated as a criminal investigation, police have confirmed.
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Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was discovered dead at a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after going missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday.
West Mercia Police said that the death had been 'deeply upsetting' and had 'shocked the local community and touched the hearts of people far beyond it'.
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They added officers had worked 'tirelessly and thoroughly to establish the circumstances surrounding her death' and have found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or any third-party involvement in her death.
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The force has now passed the case onto the coroners who will consider the circumstances of her death in due course.
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Chief Inspector Daniel Pilkington said: 'At the heart of this tragedy is a family who have lost a daughter and sister.
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Our thoughts remain with them, her friends and everyone who knew and loved her as they face an unimaginable loss.
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'We know news like this is deeply upsetting.
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It has shocked the local community and touched the hearts of people far beyond it.
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'We understand that naturally people want answers when something so tragic happens, and that uncertainty can be difficult.
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Our officers have worked tirelessly and thoroughly to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
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officers → work → death
We have kept an open mind and examined all available lines of enquiry.
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Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was discovered dead at a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after going missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday
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Jones → discover → Sunday
Following these detailed and extensive enquiries, we can confirm that we have found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or any third-party involvement in her death, and it is not being treated as a criminal investigation.
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A full file will now be prepared for HM Coroner, who will consider the circumstances of her death in due course, as is the standard process.'
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process → prepare → course
The chief inspector added that the force 'understands that people often turn to social media in moments of shock and sadness' but that speculation and sharing unverified information can cause 'additional distress to a family already living through every parent’s worst nightmare'.
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'We would ask everyone to consider this impact carefully, and think of Miya’s family before posting online,' he said.
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he → ask → family
Miya, one of four sisters, lived with her mother and at least one of her siblings in Elmley Castle.
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Miya → live → Castle
Paying tribute to Miya, one neighbour told the Daily Mail: 'Miya was a cheeky character.
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Miya → pay → Mail
Another woman who knew her said: 'She was such a happy girl.
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A villager added: 'They are a really nice family.
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My heart goes out to them.'
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