Inquest opened into death of girl, 11, in Worcestershire park

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

An inquest has been opened into the death of Miya Grace Deamer-Jones, 11, found dead in a park in Elmley Castle, near Pershore.

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Miya Grace Deamer-Jones, 11, who was found dead in a park in Elmley Castle, near Pershore, earlier this month. The hearing took place at Worcestershire Coroners Court on Friday. This is the first time the girl has been officially named in full; West Mercia Police had previously published only her first name.

Miya was reported missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday, 4 October. Following her death, many left tributes for her on a bench nearby, including flowers, a teddy bear and handwritten notes. One message read: 'Thinking of you and everyone who loves you. Rest gently. A local family.' Another said: 'You have no idea how much I will miss you. You will always be a part of me and a part of heart.'

The next hearing is due to take place on 24 May next year before coroner David Reid. The circumstances of her death remain unexplained.

How it is being reported

• Inquest opened into death of 11-year-old girl in Worcestershire parkA young girl has died in circumstances that remain unexplained as an inquest is opened at Worcestershire Coroners CourtWorcester News · 16 Oct, 11:58
• Inquest opened into death of 11-year-old girl in Worcestershire parkA young girl has died in circumstances that remain unexplained as an inquest is opened at Worcestershire Coroners CourtMalvern Gazette · 16 Oct, 11:58

In this story: Miya Grace Deamer-Jones · Elmley Castle · Pershore · Worcestershire · West Mercia Police · David Reid

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