Police have named a 14-year-old girl found dead in Wolverhampton as Lithuanian-born Viktorija Sokolova.

Viktoria, who had been reported missing the day before, died from blunt force trauma to the head.

Her body was discovered by a member of the public in West Park at about 7am on Thursday.

Two boys aged 16 and 17 have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Edward Foster said: "Following the discovery of the girl's body, the park was immediately sealed off to allow us to conduct a full forensic search of the area.


Image: The whole of West Park in Wolverhampton was cordoned off by police. Pic: Free Radio

"My team are working around the clock to understand what happened to this girl and our enquiries to date have led to today's arrests.

"A number of people have come forward with information, but I would still like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious or saw a young girl in the park overnight from Wednesday onwards."

The death has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is normal procedure given the girl had been reported missing.

West Park remains cordoned off and is expected to remain closed over the weekend.

:: Anyone with information should call the homicide team on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.