Girl, 10, found dead at home ‘suffered knife wounds to her chest’

A 10-year-old girl who was found dead in her home in the West Midlands was killed by stab wounds to her chest.

Shay Kang was found dead at the house in Robin Close, Rowley Regis after police were called on the afternoon of March 4.

An inquest into her death opened this morning and the coroner said Shay’s cause of death had been established as stabbing injuries.

The inquest has now been suspended as Shay’s mum, Jaskirat Kaur, was charged with her daughter’s murder.

The 33-year-old, also known as Jasmine Kang, has been remanded in custody until April 22.

Black Country area coroner Joanne Lees said: ‘The death of Shay Kang was reported to the coroner by West Midlands Police.

‘Police reported to the coroner that they had attended the address at Robin Close and found Shay deceased within the property.

‘A post-mortem has been conducted and a medical cause of death has been established as stab wounds to the chest.’

Mrs Lees added: ‘I have been notified by the Crown Prosecution Service that a person had been charged with a criminal offence in connection with the death of Shay.

‘On the evidence before me today, I am satisfied that it is appropriate to formally open the inquest.

‘I am going to suspend my coronial investigation and adjourn the inquest pending the outcome of criminal proceedings.’

Shay was a pupil at Brickhouse Primary School, which paid tribute to the ‘bright’ child the day after she was found dead.

The tribute said: ‘Shay was a bright, happy, fun-loving child who was well liked by all and she will be very sadly missed by everyone.

‘School is the heart of the community and we have already begun working with our children and staff to support them following this devastating news.’

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