Lillia Valutyte: Suspect photos released after girl, 9, stabbed

Lilia Valutyte had reportedly been playing with a hula hoop with her younger sister when she was attacked

Police have released CCTV images of a man they "urgently" want to question over the death of of a nine-year-girl who was stabbed in a town centre.

Lillia Valutyte was found with a stab wound on Fountain Lane in Boston on Thursday.

Lincolnshire Police urged people not to approach the man but "immediately call 999".

Two people previously arrested in connection with the incident have been released with no further action.

Chief Supt Martyn Parker said: "These are very clear images of a man we want to speak to, so I'd urge anyone with information to get in touch with us.

"This is a particularly tragic case and I'd like to reassure the public that we have a huge amount of resources dedicated to the investigation."

He added: "We continue to provide support to the family of Lilia, as they grieve following this unimaginable loss."

Police said the CCTV images were taken in the Wormgate and Fountain Lane area at about 18:15 BST on Thursday.

Floral tributes, candles and teddies were left at the scene in memory of the schoolgirl

Officers appealed for anyone who may have footage of the suspect on dashcam, CCTV or a mobile phone to come forward.

People are being asked to contact the force or provide details via its major incident portal.

Lillia had reportedly been playing with a hula hoop with her younger sister on the street and a toy pram was left at the scene, according to locals.

Dozens of flowers and other tributes have been left at the corner of Fountain Lane and Fountain Place in memory of the schoolgirl.

People have also been gathering at a local church to light candles.

Reverend Jane Robertson said the community was coming to St Botolph's Church to reflect on what had happened.

Father-of-five Mark Gostelow said he wanted to light a candle for Lillia's life.

"It's horrific, I've got children myself so it hits home with me," he said.

Jerena Tyler, who also visited the church to pay her respects, said: "It breaks your heart because you're thinking all of her nine-year-old life has been wiped away in one night."

St Botolph's Church has become a place for the community to pay their respects to Lillia

Mark Gostelow was among those who have lit a candle

Reverend Robertson said: "People feel they can't do anything and they want to do something.

"The church offers a space for people to come in and do something and actually do something tangible, even if it's to sit and say why or to feel anger or frustration or that awful sense of this is wrong."