Police name the girl who died after falling into a pond, Dollar Avenue, Falkirk

Officers in Falkirk can confirm the name of the girl who died yesterday evening, Thursday, 10 June, after falling into a pond at a property in Dollar Avenue.

She was 18-month old, Ella-Grace Rimington, who was known as “Gracie”.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, however the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Detective Inspector Craig Faulds of Forth Valley's CID said: “This is a heart-breaking incident in which a young girl has died. The family has asked that they be given privacy at this very difficult time and I would like to ask the public and media to please respect the family's wishes as they deal with their unimaginable loss.”