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Girl found murdered at home in Tampines

SINGAPORE — A 16-year-old girl was found dead in her home at Tampines Street 82 this afternoon (Nov 14).

SINGAPORE — A 16-year-old girl was found dead in her home at Tampines Street 82 this afternoon (Nov 14).

It is understood there were two knife wounds on the front of her torso.

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to the case. She is believed to be the family’s maid.

The girl’s home and those of her immediate neighbours were cordoned off and police were at the scene when TODAY arrived in the late afternoon.

Police said in a statement that they received a call at 12.57pm for assistance at 856B Tampines Street 82.

“Upon arrival, a 16-year-old was lying motionless in the said unit and was pronounced dead by paramedics,” said the police statement.

Police have classified the case as murder, and investigations are ongoing.

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