A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl in a quiet Somerset town, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Emergency Response to Lime Close
Emergency services were called to Lime Close in Weston-super-Mare at 6.09pm on Monday, 15 December 2025. Despite their rapid response, the young girl was pronounced dead at the scene. She has since been formally identified by police as Aria Thorpe.
A post-mortem examination has been conducted, with preliminary findings indicating that Aria's death was the result of a single stab wound.
Charges and Court Proceedings
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has been charged with her murder. Due to his age, the identity of the accused cannot be legally reported.
The teenager is scheduled to make his first appearance before Bristol Magistrates' Court later today, Wednesday 17 December 2025.
Community in Mourning
The incident has left the close-knit community of Weston-super-Mare reeling. Lime Close, typically a peaceful residential street, became the centre of a major police investigation that concluded with the swift charging of a suspect.
Police have not released further details regarding the relationship between the victim and the accused, or a possible motive, as the case is now active before the courts.
This remains a developing story, and further updates are expected as the judicial process begins.
