Family of stabbed girl say 'our hearts are broken'

Published: 12/19/2025
Family of stabbed girl say 'our hearts are broken'
The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who tragically died from a single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare, is heartbroken over their loss. Aria's family describes her as a "beautiful little soul" full of light and joy, devastatingly missed by all. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with her murder, with the family and community deeply moved by the loss. Dozens of floral tributes line the street where Aria died, as her family and loved ones remember her wacky ways and infectious kindness.