Mum charged with murder of Shay Kang, 10, as devastated godmum says she’s in physical pain & promises to ‘get justice’
THE GRIEVING godmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead at home has told how her 'heart hurts' after the tragedy.
Tragic Shay Kang suffered critical injuries at home in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, on Monday - and this morning her mother was charged with murder.
Despite medics' best efforts, "nothing could be done to save" Shay and cops launched a murder probe.
Today police revealed they have charged her mother Jaskirat Kaur (also known as Jasmine Kang) with her murder.
This morning shay’s godmother Kayleigh Colclough told of her pain.
Writing on Facebook she said: “I’ll miss you baby girl. My heart hurts.
"I took them in and they lived with me for 5 years. I wouldn't say I'm much of a godmother now I let you down but I PROMISE YOU I WILL GET YOU JUSTICE.
"I promise you I will get justice for Shay. I’m grieving for a child that wasn't even mine.
"I’m not sure how I feel. I feel sick, numb, angry and a failure. I’m totally heartbroken. I’m so, so sorry baby girl. I’ll forever miss you but remember I’m bringing you justice.”
A photo released yesterday by cops shows the young girl smiling and playing in the Brickhouse Primary School's yard.
In a statement, the school said: “Our school is deeply saddened by the tragic death of one of our children.
“Shay was a bright, happy, fun-loving child who was well-liked by all, and she will be very sadly missed by everyone.
“School is the heart of the community and we have already begun working with our children and staff to support them following this devastating news.
Flowers, notes, cards and toys were yesterday placed at the entrance to Robin Close, where the girl was found "with injuries" at about 12.10pm.
And pals of the young girl and their parents joined together by releasing balloons in her memory.
Notes at the scene called young Shay a "princess" and said she'd be missed by so many.
One card read: "Shay. You will be so missed by everyone. Rest easy princess."
Another read: "I will miss you Shay, so much."
Others said "RIP, gone too soon", and "we will miss you".
People living in the area have now told of their shock over the tragic news.
One neighbour, who refused to give their name, said: "You just don't think anything like this is going to happen on your doorstep.
"It's just absolutely heartbreaking what has happened."
Another said: "She was a happy little girl.
"She used to play with other children on a mattress or a settee. It's absolutely awful news that she has died."
Det Insp Dan Jarratt, leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with Shay’s family and friends.