Girl, 12, dead at HDB block

A 12-year-old girl was found dead at the foot of Block 573 in Hougang Street 51 on Wednesday morning. She is believed to have been murdered, said police.

Investigations are ongoing into the case, which police have classified as murder.

The girl, said to have weak arms and legs, was believed to have fallen from the fourth floor early on Wednesday morning.

Police said they were alerted to the motionless body at the foot of the block at about 6.05am. The girl was pronounced dead by paramedics at about 6.20am.

Neighbours said she suffered from weak arms and legs and have to be supported by a maid when moving around. She also attended a special school.

The maid, the prime suspect of the murder, was sleeping at home when police approached the girl's house later that day. She has already been detained for further interrogation.

The article appealed to me as I wanted to know what happened to the girl, who died at such a young age. Also, murder cases have been occurring rather frequently for the past month, which has definitely raised my concerns.

I would like the writer to include the specific details about the deceased's family members and how they are coping with the girl's death.

If I was in control of the situation, I would definitely not resort to killing to solve problems.