Hundreds gather in Rowley Regis for vigil over death of young girl

They let off several balloons to in memory of Shay Kang.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 6th Mar 2024

Over 100 people gathered at Cornfield Road in Rowley Regis for a vigil over the death of a 10-year-old girl in the community.

Colourful balloons were set off in memory of Shay Kang who was found dead at a house on Robin Close.

Police have launched a murder investigation.

Tributes have continued to be paid to the "bright and fun-loving" girl.

Teddy bears, candles, and messages of grief have been left at the scene by a community very much in shock.

Jess's son was in the same class as Shay. She was at the vigil and said: "Such a lovely girl, loved by so many. Everybody is devastated.

"You wouldn't expect this, so close to home, and a girl just the age of 10."

West Midlands Police, have arrested a 33-year-old woman, understood to be known to the girl, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

She remains in custody.

A cordon is still in place at the scene and the force say "a post-mortem examination would be held in due course to establish the cause of death."

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