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Parents of hanged girl, 8, arrested
01.10.09
The parents of an eight-year-old girl found hanged in her bedroom were arrested today in connection with her death.
Simon and Susan Moody were interviewed under caution immediately after finding Charlotte Avenall's body at their home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, last month.
The young girl, who had severe learning disabilities, was discovered hanged in her bedroom on September 12.
Mr Moody, 32, and his 24-year-old wife Susan were arrested today in connection with her death.
A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "A 32-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested today in connection with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of eight-year-old Charlotte Avenall, from Mansfield.
"They are currently being questioned by police."
