Woman found dead in home named as 13-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder bailed

A WOMAN who died "following disorder" in a Swindon property was "incredible and caring" colleagues have said as a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.

Sarah Forrester, 55, (above) from the Wiltshire town was described was pronounced dead on Friday evening.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "An investigation is continuing into her death, and a 13-year-old girl who was arrested in connection with it has since been bailed.

"A heightened police presence remains in the area while enquiries are carried out."

Detective Chief Superintendent Guy Elkins said: “Our thoughts are with Sarah’s friends and family at this awful time.

“An investigation into her death is being led by our Major Crime Investigation Team and local residents will continue to see increased policing activity in the area.  

“A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed and I can confirm that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with Sarah’s death.

“We continue to urge people not to speculate on the incident. We'd encourage anyone with concerns to speak with their local Neighbourhood Policing Team, either by emailing or approaching our officers in person.”

A statement from mental health charity The Kelly Foundation, where Ms Forrester worked, said everyone was "heartbroken at the sudden loss of our lovely Sarah".

"She was completely committed to the charity and devoted to her two young children," the charity said.

"Sarah was pivotal in the work that we do here at the Kelly Foundation and her loss is a hugely traumatic event, not just for us and her colleagues but more especially for her children and family.

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