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Police threaten action over 'malicious' posts following two-year-old's death

Kiara Moore was found in her mother Kim Rowland's silver Mini, which had rolled into the River Teifi in Cardigan, Wales
Kiara Moore was found in her mother Kim Rowland's silver Mini, which had rolled into the River Teifi in Cardigan, Wales

Officers have warned that people posting “malicious” comments relating to the death of a two-year-old girl who was left in a car that rolled into a river could face police action.

Kiara Moore was recovered from a silver Mini which had gone into the River Teifi in Cardigan, Wales, on Monday.

Dyfed-Powys Police, which led the search for Kiara after the car was reported missing with her in it, warned people to "think very carefully" before posting and not to speculate on the circumstances of incidents.

The force said in a tweet: “We ask people to think very carefully before posting and not to speculate on circumstances of incidents.

"We are aware of comments on threads across social media which are being looked at.

Kiara would have celebrated her third birthday next week 
Kiara would have celebrated her third birthday next week

"Posts considered to be malicious will be recorded and police action may follow."

Police confirmed that comments would be dealt with on a case-to-case basis.

Police were initially called to the scene on Monday afternoon after Kiara’s mother Kim Rowlands reported her car missing, where she was heard shouting “somebody’s kidnapped my daughter”.

But Dyfed-Powys Police have since confirmed that they are not looking for anyone in connection with the investigation.

In a Facebook post which has since been removed Kiara’s father Jet Moore said: "They got in the car to go home. Sat on bank card which snapped and needed money to get home etc.

"Went back to the office to get money from the desk and came back to no car. Looked in the river no signs. So we thought she and the car had been taken."

Kiara's mother made an emotional post about the incident
Kiara's mother made an emotional post about the incident

In an emotional Facebook post Ms Rowlands wrote: “Sadly yesterday my beautiful baby girl passed away! Due to my own stupidity, I will have to live with the guilt for the rest of my life! “ mummy loves you baby girl and I’m so sorry”!”

This post has too since been removed. 

A police spokesperson added: “Enquiries are continuing to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

“Examination of the vehicle will form part of these enquiries. We can also confirm that the vehicle had not been stolen.”

An inquest into Kiara’s death by Ceredigion Coroner's Office is expected to be opened today or tomorrow.