Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a teenage girl was found at a house. 

Wiltshire Police were called by the ambulance service to a residential address in Calne, shortly before 3.15pm on Friday. 

A 17-year-old boy, who is said to be known to the girl, was arrested later on Friday in the Chippenham area on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

The body of a teenage girl was located in the house and, despite attempts from the ambulance crew, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death and formally identify the girl will be held on Saturday.

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.

“If anyone in the local area has any concerns, please approach one of the officers on patrol or at the cordon and they will be happy to answer your questions if appropriate to do so.”

Calne is a small town of about 17,000 people, according to 2011 census data.

It sits 33 miles from Bristol and is less than 20 miles away from Bath.

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