A teenage girl murdered in the Wiltshire town of Calne has been formally identified as Ellie Gould.

The 17-year-old was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to Springfield Drive at 3.15pm on Friday.

Wiltshire Police confirmed that a 17-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of Ellie’s murder remains in custody, the Press Association reports.

Ellie was a Year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham.

A force spokesman said: “Our inquiries continue to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding Ellie’s death.”

Police released a picture of Ellie, chosen by her family, who have asked for privacy.

The boy, who police said is known to the victim, was arrested later on Friday in the Chippenham area.

He is in custody.

A force spokesman said inquiries continue to ascertain the circumstances surrounding Ellie’s death.

Superintendent Conway Duncan said: “Our thoughts remain with Ellie’s family, her friends and schoolmates.

“Ellie’s family will continue to receive support from specially trained officers and we are aware that her fellow pupils are being encouraged to seek support being organised by Hardenhuish School.

“We fully appreciate the level of shock, anxiety and upset in and around Calne and Chippenham and our officers are continuing to progress their inquiries as swiftly and diligently as possible.”

In a statement, Hardenhuish School said: “The Hardenhuish community is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ellie Gould.

“Ellie was a talented, popular and much-loved member of our school community who will be dearly missed.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Ellie’s family at this devastating time.

“We recognise that the coming days and months will be difficult for us all and we are determined to support each other with the help of our partner agencies.

“Further details of this support will be shared directly with our pupils and parents.”