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Girl, 13, released after murder arrest as woman who died named

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Sarah Forrester, 55, died at her home in Swindon on Friday

A woman was found dead inside her home, police have registered the name of a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder after she was released on bail.

Wiltshire Police have confirmed that the woman who died in Swindon on Friday was Sarah Forrester, 55.

He said she was not breathing when officers arrived at her home in Baydon Close, Moredon, at about 19:00 GMT after receiving reports of a disorder. She died at the scene.

The 13-year-old girl was later arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody for questioning. He has been granted bail until the investigation continues.

Ms Forrester worked as a counselor at The Kelly Foundation, a Swindon charity that supports individuals with severe anxiety, depression and other mental health problems.

The foundation was set up in memory of BBC Radio 6 music producer and former BBC Radio Wiltshire presenter Kelly Jobanputra, who took her own life in 2019.

In a statement, the Kelly Foundation said it was “heartbroken by the sudden death of our beloved Sarah”.

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Ms Forrester was described as an “incredible person” by the charity she worked for

“She was completely committed to the charity and devoted to her two young children,” the statement added.

“Sarah was instrumental to the work we do at the Kelly Foundation and her loss is an extremely painful event, not only for us and her colleagues, but especially for her children and family.

“Sarah was an incredible person, kind, considerate, considerate, caring and funny and she embodied everything we hope our charity is and can be.

“She enjoyed her role with us and we all loved working with her, she will be truly missed.”

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Police say residents can expect increased police activity in the area

CH Superintendent Guy Elkins, of Wiltshire Police, said: “Our thoughts are with Sarah’s friends and family at this terrible time.

“His death is being investigated under the leadership of our Major Crime Investigation Team and local residents will continue to see increased police activity in the area.”

He said police were not looking for anyone else in connection with Ms Forrester’s death.

“We continue to urge people not to speculate on this incident,” he said.

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