A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a teenage girl in a Wiltshire town.

Emergency services were called to a residential address in Calne on Friday afternoon but despite the efforts of medics, the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

Later, the teenage boy was arrested in the Chippenham area and is now in custody.

Superintendent Conway Duncan said: “The thoughts of everyone at Wiltshire Police are with the family of the victim at what must be a devastating time for them.

“They are receiving support from specially-trained officers and we will continue to do everything we can to help them come to terms with what has happened.

“This investigation is still in its early stages but I would like to reassure the local community that a robust police response was launched yesterday and will continue in the days to come.

“People in Calne are likely to see a significant police presence in the area over the weekend as our enquiries progress.”