THE mum of a 10-year-old girl found dead at home has been charged with her murder.
Tragic Shay Kang suffered critical injuries at home in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, on Monday.
Shay Kang was allegedly murdered at home
Cops at the home in Rowley Regis, Sandwell
Despite medics’ best efforts, “nothing could be done to save” Shay and cops launched a murder probe.
Today police revealed they have charged her mother Jaskirat Kaur (aka Jasmine Kang) with her murder.
Det Insp Dan Jarratt, leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Shay’s family and friends.
“Her tragic death has had a profound impact on those who knew her as well as the wider community.
“We ask that they are left to grieve in private as our enquiries continue.”
Shay attended nearby Brickhouse Primary School.
A photo released yesterday by cops shows the young girl smiling and playing in the school’s yard.
In a statement, the school said: “Our school is deeply saddened by the tragic death of one of our children.
“Shay was a bright, happy, fun-loving child who was well-liked by all, and she will be very sadly missed by everyone.
“School is the heart of the community and we have already begun working with our children and staff to support them following this devastating news.
Flowers, notes, cards and toys were yesterday placed at the entrance to Robin Close, where the girl was found “with injuries” at about 12.10pm.
And pals of the young girl and their parents joined together by releasing balloons in her memory.
Notes at the scene called young Shay a “princess” and said she’d be missed by so many.
One card read: “Shay. You will be so missed by everyone. Rest easy princess.”
Another read: “I will miss you Shay, so much.”
Others said “RIP, gone too soon”, and “we will miss you”.
People living in the area have now told of their shock over the tragic news.
One neighbour, who refused to give their name, said: “You just don’t think anything like this is going to happen on your doorstep.
“It’s just absolutely heartbreaking what has happened.”
Another said: “She was a happy little girl.
“She used to play with other children on a mattress or a settee. It’s absolutely awful news that she has died.”
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