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08/05/2009
Girl Found Hanged In Manchester Bedroom
A 10-year-old girl has been found hanged in her bedroom in Manchester.
Megan Williams was discovered in her bedroom of her home in Harpurhey, Manchester, by a family member at 6.20pm on Wednesday.
The 10-year-old was taken to hospital, after officers and paramedics were called to the terraced house, but died in the intensive care unit 24 hours later.
Detectives are trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out later.
Meanwhile, police have released details of the death of a 13-year-old boy in a separate incident.
The teenager was discovered hanged at his home in Spotland, Rochdale, Greater Manchester and was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.
The coroner has been informed and it is not thought his death was suspicious.
(JM/BMcC)
Megan Williams was discovered in her bedroom of her home in Harpurhey, Manchester, by a family member at 6.20pm on Wednesday.
The 10-year-old was taken to hospital, after officers and paramedics were called to the terraced house, but died in the intensive care unit 24 hours later.
Detectives are trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out later.
Meanwhile, police have released details of the death of a 13-year-old boy in a separate incident.
The teenager was discovered hanged at his home in Spotland, Rochdale, Greater Manchester and was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.
The coroner has been informed and it is not thought his death was suspicious.
(JM/BMcC)
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