An 11-year-old girl has been found dead at her home in Wirral.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that the schoolgirl died suddenly at her home in Cherrybank, Wallasey.
Paramedics attended the address on Monday but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Her death is not believed to be suspicious and a file has been prepared for the coroner.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We can confirm police attended an address in Wallasey yesterday, Monday 14 June, following reports of the sudden death of an 11-year-old girl.
"The child was found at her home on Cherrybank yesterday morning. Paramedics attended but she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"The girl has been formally identified and her next of kin has been informed. Her death is not believed to be suspicious and a file has been prepared for the coroner.
"The family has asked for privacy at this very difficult time."
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