- The body of Viktorija Sokolova was discovered in Wolverhampton on Thursday
- The Lithuanian-born youngster had been reported missing on Wednesday
- A post-mortem exam gave the cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head
- A second boy, 17, who was arrested was bailed pending further investigation
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in a park.
Viktorija Sokolova’s body was discovered in Wolverhampton’s West Park just before 7am on Thursday.
The Lithuanian-born youngster, who was known as Tori, was reported missing on Wednesday.
Viktorija Sokolova’s body was discovered in Wolverhampton’s West Park on Thursday morning
A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a blunt force trauma to the head, West Midlands Police said.
Viktorija’s family paid tribute to the teenager, saying she was ‘was like a little angel’ and ‘she made our lives so colourful and full of meaning.’
They added: ‘We can’t believe she has left us at such a young age. We will never forget you our sweetheart.
‘You will be living in our hearts, soul and mind forever. Goodbye our little angel.’
The Lithuanian-born youngster (pictured) was reported missing on Wednesday
Police at the scene after the 14-year-old girl’s body was found in West Park, Wolverhampton
The teenager from Wolverhampton who is accused of killing Viktorija is due to appear at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
A second teenage boy, aged 17, who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed pending further investigation.
West Park remains closed while a comprehensive forensic examination continues.
West Park remains closed while a comprehensive forensic examination continues
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