A GIRL who died in Calne on Friday has been named by police as 17-year-old schoolgirl Ellie Gould.

Ellie was a Year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School, Chippenham.

Her family have released a photograph of the girl.

Police said they were continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Supt Conway Duncan said: “Our thoughts remain with Ellie’s family, her friends and schoolmates.

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“Ellie’s family will continue to receive support from specially trained officers and we are aware that her fellow pupils are being encouraged to seek support being organised by Hardenhuish School.

“We fully appreciate the level of shock, anxiety and upset in and around Calne and Chippenham and our officers are continuing to progress their enquiries as swiftly and diligently as possible.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our communities in Calne for the support and patience they have shown our officers as they undertake their enquiries.”