Police are investigating the sudden death of a teenage girl found with burn injuries in a village.

The 15-year-old’s body was discovered outside in Edmondsham at 9.18pm on Monday, according to a force spokesman.

The spokesman said: “Her death is being treated as unexplained and officers are investigating the circumstances. Next of kin and the coroner have been informed. All relevant multi-agency partners are involved in investigating the circumstances of this tragic death.”

A spokesman from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said: “A crew from Cranborne did attend this incident.

“However, there is nothing more than we can say at this time.”