Police rushed to an address in Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey around 5.40pm on Thursday June 25 following reports of a concern for a young girl's safety. Inside the semi-detached home, officers found a three-year-old girl dead.
A 31-year-old man was found at the property suffering a serious injury and was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken to hospital and will be taken into custody once treated.
“A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after three-year-old girl found dead in Surrey home.”
A force spokesperson said: "A murder investigation has been launched after a child’s body was discovered in Chertsey earlier this evening. At this stage our enquiries lead us to believe that this took place within a family setting and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident."
The Senior Investigating Officer from Surrey Police's Major Crime Team added: "This is a tragic incident, and our officers are working hard to build a picture of what happened. We have no reason to believe there is any risk to the public."
A significant police presence will remain in Pyrcroft Road over the coming days as the investigation continues.