A nine-year-old girl has been stabbed to death in Lincolnshire.

Detectives launched a murder investigation after emergency services rushed to Fountain Lane in Boston shortly before 6.30pm on Thursday.

They said the girl’s parents have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers.

Lincolnshire Police said: ‘A nine-year-old girl has sadly died from what is believed to be a stab wound in Boston.

‘Officers were called to the scene of the incident at Fountain Lane at around 6.20pm today, Thursday, July 28.

‘We have launched a murder investigation. The area has been cordoned off and we will be at the scene for the foreseeable future.’

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