A 13-year-old girl has died in a sudden tragedy on Christmas Eve, with police launching an investigation and arresting a teenage boy.
Emergency Call and Hospital Dash
Greater Manchester Police and other emergency services were called to an address at approximately 5:30pm on 24 December following reports expressing concern for a person's welfare.
At the scene, they found Madison Richardson. The teenager was rushed to hospital for urgent medical treatment. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, she was later pronounced dead.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
As part of their immediate response to the incident, police officers arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of harassment. He remains in custody for questioning as detectives work to establish the full circumstances leading to Madison's death.
The investigation is in its early stages, and a police presence is likely to remain at the location while forensic examinations and witness interviews are conducted.
A Community in Mourning
The death of a child, particularly on Christmas Eve, has sent shockwaves through the local community. Tributes are expected to flow for Madison as her family and friends come to terms with their devastating loss.
Greater Manchester Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward, urging the public to respect the family's privacy during this profoundly difficult time.
