A teenage girl has been found dead with serious injuries in a park.
Officers were called to Culcheth Linear Park in Warrington on Saturday afternoon following reports that a teenage girl had sustained serious injuries.
Emergency services rushed to the park but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cheshire Police are working to establish what happened.
Her next of kin have been informed however formal identification is yet to take place.
A scene is currently in place and enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
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Rumours emerged on social media claiming that an escaped prisoner was involved in the death of the girl, but they have been denied by the Ministry of Justice.
The MoJ told the Manchester Evening News that there have been no recent escapes or absconds from nearby HMP Risley.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Waller said: “I understand the concerns that this incident is likely to cause, and I am aware that there are rumours circulating online – however, I would urge people not to speculate.
“We are following numerous lines of enquiry to establish what led to the victim’s death, and local residents will see an increased presence of police officers in the area while we investigate this incident.
“At this stage we do not believe there is a wider threat to anyone else however if you have concerns please do speak to a local officer.
“As part of our investigation, I am keen to hear from anyone who believes they may have witnessed the incident or seen anything unusual in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3pm.
“The same goes for anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage which may aid our investigation.
“I urge anyone with any information – no matter how small – to get in touch.”
Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols has urged anyone with information to come forward. She said: "I've spoken to the Warrington Police Borough Commander tonight regarding the tragic death.
"If you have any information, or were in the nearby area and have dashcam footage, please come forward even if you think it's nothing - let the police make that decision.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, and I will continue to liaise with and support our local police in any way I can in ascertaining all of the facts of this case."
