PORTLAND, Jamaica —  Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Isat Buchanan is expressing sadness and outrage at the circumstances surrounding the death of 12-year-old Christal McLean, whose body was found earlier this week in Grants Level, Rio Grande, Portland.

In a statement on Friday, Buchanan called on the Portland police to move with alacrity in the investigation into what he described as a horrific act.

“Every available resource must be brought to bear to uncover the facts, identify those responsible, and ensure that justice is served swiftly and fairly. The people of Portland deserve answers. More importantly, Christal deserves justice,” he said.