AN international hunt is underway for three people who are said to have fled the country just hours before a ten-year-old girl was found dead.
The child was discovered at a property in Woking, Surrey in the early hours of yesterday and a murder probe was quickly launched.
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Cops have been carrying away bags of evidence after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Woking, SurreyCredit: SWNS
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One of the heartfelt tributes left at the sceneCredit: Jamie Phillips
Surrey Police said that three people they want to speak to in connection with the girl’s death left the UK on Wednesday.
Neighbours have paid tribute to the youngster, leaving bouquets of flowers and moving notes outside the family home.
A tribute left at the scene reads: “So sorry this has happened. Such a tragedy.
“Rest in peace lovely girl”.
Pictures from the scene show police officers carrying away bags of evidence for further examination.
In one snap a female officer from the Surrey and Sussex Forensic Investigation team holds a clear plastic bag as she walks out of the home.
The contents are obscured within a white cardboard box.
Emergency services rushed to the address at around 2.50am yesterday, but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbours were left stunned by the tragic find.
Local resident Amjad Ali, 47, said he “couldn’t believe” what happened.
He said that everyone in the area is “shocked” by the girl’s death after the family moved in just five months ago.
Mr Ali said: “My son looked out the window as I had taken my wife on holiday and were still up and he said the road was full of police.
“Then an officer knocked on the door and asked if we knew anything about the family, but we don’t really know them.
“They are a family that moved in about five months ago. I don’t know where from.”
‘TRAGIC’
Flowers have been left outside the house as locals shared their condolences with the family.
A bunch of red roses was laid just by the police tape in memory of the little girl.
Detectives from Surrey Police and Sussex Police’s Major Crime Team today identified the trio they wanted to speak to.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Debbie White, said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident has continued at pace today with a number of enquiries underway.
“We have identified three people we would like to speak to in connection with our investigation and from our enquiries, we believe that they left the country on Wednesday, 9 August.
“We are working with our partners, including international authorities, to locate them.”
‘DEVASTATING’
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Debbie White, said yesterday: “This is a devastating incident, and our officers are working hard to build a picture of what happened.
“We have identified a number of individuals we would like to speak to as part of our enquiries and at this stage, we are not looking to identify anyone else in connection with our investigation.
“We have no reason to believe there is any risk to the public.
“There is a significant police presence in Hammond Road and this will remain over the coming days.
“We appreciate that the police presence will be causing concern and we would like to thank local residents for their cooperation as we conduct our investigation.
“We will provide further updates as soon as we are in a position to.”
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A heartfelt tribute left at the sceneCredit: JAMIE PHILLIPS
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A cordon is in place at the sceneCredit: JAMIE PHILLIPS
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A neighbour said that the family had only moved in this yearCredit: SWNS
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He added that he ‘couldn’t believe’ what had happenedCredit: SWNS
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Flowers have been laid outside the house in memory of the little girlCredit: LNP
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