A TEEN has been charged with murder after a “fun-loving” nine-year-old girl was stabbed to death at home.
Aria Thorpe, was tragically discovered dead on Monday in Weston-super-Mare.
Police today confirmed a 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder.
The teen is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today.
Officers also said a post-mortem confirmed tragic Aria died from a single stab wound.
Superintendent Jen Appleford said: “This remains an incredibly difficult time for Aria’s family, who we continue to support and update around our investigation.
“It is impossible to adequately describe how traumatic the past 36 hours have been for them and we’d like to reiterate in the strongest possible terms their request for privacy.
“The tragic loss of such a young girl has caused a huge amount of shock and upset, with there being a profound sense of loss felt throughout the community.
“We are working closely with partner agencies and schools across the Weston area to make sure those affected receive access to any support they need.”
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