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Michael Howie and Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Mother charged with murder of 10-year-old daughter Shay Kang in West Midlands

A 33-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter Shay Kang, whose body was found in Rowley Regis on Monday.

Jaskirat Kaur, also known as Jasmine Kang, was due to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday.

Shay was found with injuries at an address in Robin Close in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, around 12.10pm on Monday and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Dan Jarratt, of West Midlands Police, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with Shay's family and friends. Her tragic death has had a profound impact on those who knew her as well as the wider community.

"We ask that they are left to grieve in private as our enquiries continue."

Flowers and toys left near Shay’s home (PA Wire)

The force said officers are not looking for anyone else as part of the investigation.Shay was a pupil at Brickhouse Primary School, which paid tribute to the “bright” young girl and described her death as “devastating”.

In a statement released through West Midlands Police on Tuesday, the school said: “Our school is deeply saddened by the tragic death of one of our children.

“Shay was a bright, happy, fun-loving child who was well liked by all, and she will be very sadly missed by everyone.

Police at the scene in Robin Close, Rowley Regis, in Sandwell, where Shay was found dead (Jacob King/PA Wire)

“School is the heart of the community and we have already begun working with our children and staff to support them following this devastating news.”

A number of tributes including stuffed toys, flowers and cards had been left near to Shay’s home by members of the community, following news of her death.

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