Motorbikes recovered after girl, 7, died in horror ‘hit-and-run’ – with teenager arrested now released on bail
TWO motorbikes have been recovered after a girl died in a horror suspected hit-and-run.
Cops rushed to the scene in Walsall, West Mids, just after 7pm on Thursday after Katniss Selezneva, seven, was hit by a motorcycle.
West Midlands Police began hunting for vehicles involved immediately.
Two abandoned bikes have since been recovered and are being sent for forensic testing.
A boy, 14, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was today released on bail as officers continue to carry out enquires.
Det Sgt Paul Hughes said: “Our work to establish the facts around this tragic incident is continuing.
“We have recovered two motorbikes and they will now be forensically examined as part of those extensive enquiries.
“And at this awful time our thoughts remain with the family of Katliss, who are being supported and have asked to be left to grieve in private.
“I would also like to extend my thanks to all those people who have already come to us with information – it is truly appreciated.
“We would ask again that anyone who was at the scene does still come forward, as what they know may be valuable to our ongoing investigation.”
Witnesses say little Katniss had been playing on a scooter outside her home when the horror smash occurred.
In a heartbreaking Facebook post, her mum Tsvetelina, wrote: “God took her away too young and fragile.
“I don’t have strength and I don’t want to say goodbye to you, my star. How to let you go, my heart is bleeding, my soul is aching. Who will take care of you now up there my angel.
“I’m powerless, words are not enough, no consolation. Every day she told me, ‘I love you mom, you are the best mother and the most beautiful because you take care of me and do everything to make me happy’.”
She continued: “First you became a star in the sky and cried that one day mom will be a star in the heaven and you will be left without me. Why did you let me cry mom, why Lord what sins do I pay Lord to take her away from me! Where are you mom, where did you go!
“You were so strong, healthy, smiling, always in the three races, why couldn’t you fight for your life mom, your dad was calling you – ‘open your eyes Katnis, dad is here, open them’ – but you closed them forever! Rest in peace sweet treasure!
“May your path be bright so you are not afraid in the dark without mom and dad! Peace to your soul! Mama one day will come to you. Amen!”
The girl’s family are currently being supported by specialist officers.
Floral tributes and teddies have since been laid for the youngster.
Anyone with any information can contact West Midlands Police via the live chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting log 4332 of July 27.
Alternatively, you can email the investigation team at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk