UK- ISLIP Oxfordshire -Police investigation after girl (9) dies in village

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Homicide investigation launched - Islip​

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Oxfordshire
Published:20:3021/10/2025
Thames Valley Police has launched a homicide investigation following the death of a girl at an address in Middle Street, Islip, today (21/10).

The girl’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A scene is in place at the address and there will be an increased police presence in the area while we investigate.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Sally Spencer said: “Firstly, I would like to share our condolences with the family of the girl who very sadly has died today.

“We have launched a homicide investigation, but we are still in the early stages and will provide more details as soon as we are able to.

“We understand this investigation will be concerning for the community, but we believe this incident to be contained and are not aware of any threat to the wider public at this time.”

Anyone with information about the death or has footage from Middle Street today should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43250537456.

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/thames-valley/news/2025/06-10-25/20-10-25/homicide-investigation-launched---islip/

 

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Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a girl in a village.

Thames Valley Police said the girl died at an address in Middle Street, Islip, in Oxfordshire, on Tuesday.

A spokesperson said there was expected to be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation was carried out.

Det Ch Insp Sally Spencer said: "We understand this investigation will be concerning for the community, but we believe this incident to be contained and are not aware of any threat to the wider public at this time."
The girl's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

In her statement Det Ch Insp Spencer said she wanted "to share our condolences with the family of the girl who very sadly has died today".

"We have launched a homicide investigation, but we are still in the early stages and will provide more details as soon as we are able to," she added.

Police investigation after girl killed in Islip village

Thames Valley Police says the girl died at an address in Middle Street, Islip, on Tuesday.

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Update in homicide investigation – Islip​

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Oxfordshire
Published:21:1024/10/2025
Thames Valley Police can now provide an update on the ongoing homicide investigation in Islip.

At around 11.15am on Tuesday (21/10), officers were called to a property in Middle Street following reports that three children had been assaulted.

Tragically, a nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other children, a boy and a girl, were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

A post-mortem examination has been carried out, but the cause of death remains unascertained pending further investigation.

The girl’s family is being supported by specially trained family liaison officers and has requested privacy at this difficult time.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Amy Fox said: “First and foremost, our deepest sympathies are with the child’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. This is an unimaginable tragedy, and we are doing everything we can to support those affected.

“A 49-year-old woman from Oxfordshire was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition and is currently under police bed watch. We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.

“The scene has now concluded at the property, but officers will continue to be present in the area over the weekend, and we encourage anyone with concerns or information to speak with them.

“This remains a highly sensitive and complex investigation. I want to sincerely thank the community for their understanding and patience as we work to uncover the full circumstances.”

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/thames-valley/news/2025/06-10-25/20-10-25/update-in-homicide-investigation--islip/

 

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Police give major update on girl, 9, found dead inside house – 'unimaginable tragedy'​

They said: "At around 11.15am on Tuesday (21/10), officers were called to a property in Middle Street following reports that three children had been assaulted.

"Tragically, a nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other children, a boy and a girl, were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

"A post-mortem examination has been carried out, but the cause of death remains unascertained pending further investigation.

"The girl's family is being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers and has requested privacy at this difficult time."

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Amy Fox said: "First and foremost, our deepest sympathies are with the child's family, friends and all who knew and loved her. This is an unimaginable tragedy and we are doing everything we can to support those affected.
"A 49-year-old woman from Oxfordshire was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition and is currently under police bed watch. We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.


"The scene has now concluded at the property, but officers will continue to be present in the area over the weekend and we encourage anyone with concerns or information to speak with them."

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2125801/police-give-major-islip-update-girl-9-found-dead-inside-house

 

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Update in homicide investigation – Islip​

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Oxfordshire
Published:21:1024/10/2025
Thames Valley Police can now provide an update on the ongoing homicide investigation in Islip.

At around 11.15am on Tuesday (21/10), officers were called to a property in Middle Street following reports that three children had been assaulted.

Tragically, a nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other children, a boy and a girl, were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

A post-mortem examination has been carried out, but the cause of death remains unascertained pending further investigation.

The girl’s family is being supported by specially trained family liaison officers and has requested privacy at this difficult time.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Amy Fox said: “First and foremost, our deepest sympathies are with the child’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. This is an unimaginable tragedy, and we are doing everything we can to support those affected.

“A 49-year-old woman from Oxfordshire was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition and is currently under police bed watch. We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.

“The scene has now concluded at the property, but officers will continue to be present in the area over the weekend, and we encourage anyone with concerns or information to speak with them.

“This remains a highly sensitive and complex investigation. I want to sincerely thank the community for their understanding and patience as we work to uncover the full circumstances.”

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/thames-valley/news/2025/06-10-25/20-10-25/update-in-homicide-investigation--islip/

Sounds like an attempted family annihilation, first impression.

Health and healing to the surviving children.

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Police give major update on girl, 9, found dead inside house – 'unimaginable tragedy'​

They said: "At around 11.15am on Tuesday (21/10), officers were called to a property in Middle Street following reports that three children had been assaulted.

"Tragically, a nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other children, a boy and a girl, were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

"A post-mortem examination has been carried out, but the cause of death remains unascertained pending further investigation.

"The girl's family is being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers and has requested privacy at this difficult time."

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Amy Fox said: "First and foremost, our deepest sympathies are with the child's family, friends and all who knew and loved her. This is an unimaginable tragedy and we are doing everything we can to support those affected.
"A 49-year-old woman from Oxfordshire was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition and is currently under police bed watch. We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.


"The scene has now concluded at the property, but officers will continue to be present in the area over the weekend and we encourage anyone with concerns or information to speak with them."

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2125801/police-give-major-islip-update-girl-9-found-dead-inside-house

"A post-mortem examination has been carried out, but the cause of death remains unascertained pending further investigation'

So not anything obvious then? Poisoning maybe? I'm glad the 2 other children survived, must have been absolutely horrific whatever happened.

 

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A 49-year-old woman has died in hospital a month after the death of a nine-year-old girl at a house in Islip.

The woman had been kept under police watch after she was found severely injured at a property in the Oxfordshire village, on the edge of the Cotswolds, on October 21.

She was discovered alongside a young girl who was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other children, a boy and a girl, were treated in hospital and later discharged.

The woman succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, Thames Valley Police said.

Woman, 49, dies a month after girl, nine, found dead in village

The woman had been kept under police watch after she was found severely injured at a property in the Islip on October 21.

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