"This investigation is still in its early stages but I would like to reassure the local community that a robust police response was launched yesterday and will continue in the days to come."<doc-sep>A teenage girl killed in the Wiltshire town of Calne on Friday has been named as 17-year-old Ellie Gould. The year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to a house in Springfield Drive at 3.15pm on Friday. Wiltshire Police arrested a 17-year-old boy, who was known to Ms Gould, in the nearby town of Chippenham later that afternoon on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody. As the force released a picture of the victim chosen by her family, a spokesperson said the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death continues. Superintendent Conway Duncan said: “Our thoughts remain with Ellie’s family, her friends and schoolmates. Ellie’s family will continue to receive support from specially trained officers and we are aware that her fellow pupils are being encouraged to seek support being organised by Hardenhuish School. Ellie Gould (Wiltshire Police) “We fully appreciate the level of shock, anxiety and upset in and around Calne and Chippenham and our officers are continuing to progress their inquiries as swiftly and diligently as possible. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank our communities in Calne for the support and patience they have shown our officers as they undertake their inquiries.” In a statement, Hardenhuish School said: “The Hardenhuish community is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ellie Gould. “Ellie was a talented, popular and much-loved member of our school community who will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with Ellie’s family at this devastating time. 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The celebration marks the end of the Muslim month of fasting, called Ramadan. PA UK news in pictures 12 May 2021 A couple have wedding photos taken in Westminster, London Getty UK news in pictures 11 May 2021 The sun rises on Coquet Island, off Amble on the Northumberland coast, where as many as 35000 seabirds cram onto this tiny island to breed PA UK news in pictures 10 May 2021 Newly elected for a second term Mayor of London Sadiq Khan during his signing in ceremony at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on London’s Southbank PA UK news in pictures 9 May 2021 People mill around St. Michael's tower on top of Glastonbury Tor as it is seen through blooming yellow rapeseed on a day of mixed weather in Glastonbury, Somerset PA UK news in pictures 8 May 2021 Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford elbow bumps newly elected MS Labour candidates Elizabeth Buffy Williams, Rhondda, left, and Sarah Murphy, Bridgend & Porthcawl Labour, right, as they meet in Porthcawl, Wales PA UK news in pictures 6 May 2021 A group of five Sisters from Carmelite Monastery in Dysart cast their vote in the Scottish Parliamentary election at Dysart Community Hall, West Port, Dysart PA UK news in pictures 5 May 2021 Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer (centre) with West Midlands Metro Mayor candidate Liam Byrne (far right) and Labour Deputy Leader, Angela Rayner (far left) during a visit to Birmingham, whilst on the election campaign trail PA UK news in pictures 4 May 2021 Artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey stand within 100 oak saplings which form part of a living art installation entitled Beuys' Acorns by the UK-based artist duo, outside the Tate Modern in London PA UK news in pictures 3 May 2021 Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie feeds the Gentoo penguins during a visit to Edinburgh Zoo on the campaign trail for the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election on May 6 PA UK news in pictures 2 May 2021 Chelsea players celebrate their fourth goal during the Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, at Kingsmeadow Stadium in south west London.<doc-sep>Police are continuing to question a teenage boy in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old A'level pupil, who was found dead at her home in a quiet Wiltshire town last week. Ellie Gould, a talented horsewoman, who represented her school at equestrian events, was pronounced dead after paramedics were called to her family home in Calne, Wiltshire on Friday afternoon. Police detained a 17-year-old boy, who is thought to be known to Ellie, a short time later in the town of Chippenham around 7 miles away. The cause and circumstances of her death have not been released, but police have sought to reassure the worried local community. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murdering Ellie, who was a Year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish school and sixth form. A member of a local pony club since childhood, Ellie was a talented equestrian eventer, competing across the country.<doc-sep>"We fully appreciate the level of shock, anxiety and upset in and around Calne and Chippenham and our officers are continuing to progress their inquiries as swiftly and diligently as possible."<doc-sep>
A TEEN boy has today appeared in court charged with the stabbing murder of 17-year-old Ellie Gould. The teenage girl was found in her family's home in Calne, Wilts, on Friday - with a 17-year-old boy arrested later than afternoon - seven miles away. 6 Ellie Gould was found dead at the family home on Friday Credit: SWNS:South West News Service 6 Forensic experts could be seen at the site after the young girl died Credit: SWNS:South West News Service The teen, who cannot be named due to legal reasons, today appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court in Wilts via video link. Dressed in a grey sweatshirt, the teen today spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and nationality. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday. The teen's court appearance comes as Wiltshire Police today confirmed Ellie had died from stab wounds. The Year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to a house in Springfield Drive at 3.15pm on Friday. Police detained the suspect in the nearby town of Chippenham later that afternoon. Inspector Don Pocock said: "I would like to again thank the communities of Calne and Chippenham for the support and patience they have shown so far to our officers as they have carried out inquiries as part of this murder investigation. "A case like this takes time and will understandably have an impact on the local community - so thank you for your help and understanding. "Over the past few days, people living in Calne and Chippenham would have seen an increased police presence which I appreciate can add more anxiety and upset to what is already a tragic situation. "However, I want to reassure everyone that the officers and detectives involved have been working hard to carry out their duties as swiftly as possible to minimise the impact on those living and working here. TRIBUTES FOR ELLIE "Inevitably there has been a lot of interest and discussion into this case on social media and the like - however, now that a person has been charged and court proceedings have started, please be mindful not to speculate or comment publicly on anything to do with the investigation." Lisa Percy, head teacher of Hardenhuish School, said: "I would like to thank everyone for all of the messages of support that we have received from past, present and future parents, colleagues and other members of the community. "We would like to express our thanks to all partner agencies who have supported us too. "The students, staff and parents have found comfort in being together and paying their respects to Ellie and our thoughts remain with her family and friends at this time." Most read in news 'HELP ME!' Mum's screams as baby 'slipped under duvet and died while sleeping with parents' Exclusive IT’S HIGH TREESON Dad who spent 3 months building huge kids' treehouse told to demolish it NUCLEAR DOM Cummings brands PM 'unfit for the job' & says tens of 1000s died needlessly 'UNBEARABLE PAIN' Family's anguish as boy, 16, knifed to death ‘protecting his girlfriend’ HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will Forensic teams were still working over the weekend at the £300,000 home she shared with dad Matthew, 50, mum Carole, 48 and brother Ben, 19. Candles were lit at the village's St Mary's Church, while police continued to stand guard at her school, which previously said in a statement that she was a "talented, popular and much-loved member of our school community". A concerned neighbour said: "It's very sad, and very unsettling. They [the police] said there's no security risk but I don't know how they can be sure." 6 A murder probe has been launched into the death of a teenage girl in Calne, Wilts Credit: SWNS:South West News Service 6 She was found dead in Calne, Wiltshire 6 The murder happened on this residential street in Calne, Wilts Credit: SWNS:South West News Service 6 A boy, 17, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the death in Calne Credit: SWNS:South West News Service