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Woman Arrested After Girl Found Dead in Doncaster Pond A woman has been arrested following the death of a seven-year-old girl whose body was found in a pond in Doncaster. Girl Reported Missing Before Tragic Discovery Nyla May Bradshaw went to a park in the Owston area on the morning of 30 March. Shortly after arriving, she was reported missing. Emergency teams launched a search. They later found Nyla face down in a pond at the grounds of Owston Hall Hotel. She was unresponsive when discovered. Paramedics rushed her to Doncaster Royal Infirmary, where doctors pronounced her dead at 13:18 BST. Arrest Made as Investigation Develops South Yorkshire Police have arrested a woman in her 30s. She faces suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and child neglect. Officers later released her on bail while investigations continue. Police first believed the case was non-suspicious. However, new findings during ongoing inquiries led to the arrest. Detective Chief Inspector Gary Magnay said Nyla’s death has deeply affected her family and the wider community. He confirmed that officers continue to support her loved ones during this difficult time. Police Urge Public Not to Speculate Authorities have asked the public to avoid speculation. They stressed that legal proceedings are now active. Any public discussion could affect future court action. Inquest Reveals Key Details An earlier inquest shared more details about the incident. Nyla, who was autistic and non-verbal, had been in the care of a childminder. She reportedly slipped through a gap in a fence and walked toward nearby woodland. Search teams used drones and a police aircraft to locate her before making the tragic discovery. Family Pays Emotional Tribute A family friend described Nyla as a joyful and loving child. She said Nyla brought light and energy to everyone around her. According to her, Nyla shared a close bond with her brothers, who adored her deeply. She remembered Nyla as a happy child who lived in her own beautiful world. Community Support and Fundraiser The local community has shown strong support for Nyla’s family. A fundraiser created in her memory has raised more than £20,000 so far.
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Woman Arrested After Girl Found Dead in Doncaster Pond

A woman has been arrested following the death of a seven-year-old girl…

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