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"Speculation and the spread of rumours are not only unhelpful, but they can actively hinder the progress of our investigation," he said."If people have relevant information on this incident, then they should contact the police directly."He added: "This is understandably a troubling incident for the community, and we want to reassure residents that a dedicated team of officers is actively working to establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened."Anyone with information should contact police.
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