A MAN and a woman have been arrested following the death of a two-year-old who passed away shortly after a police welfare check.
Cops have since launched a probe into the young girl’s tragic death which is being treated as “unexplained.”
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BackGridA man and a woman have since been arrested in connection with the tot’s death[/caption]
Officers were called to a home on Hartington Close, in Thornaby, near Middlesbrough, on Saturday for a welfare check.
The youngster was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away shortly later.
A man, aged 21, and a woman, 25, have since been arrested in connection with the death of the little girl.
The pair are being questioned by police while investigators comb the property.
Witnesses said detectives were on scene at the home overnight on Saturday.
Forensic officers and crime scene investigators were seen at the house on Sunday as the probe into the tot’s tragic death continues.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained, Cleveland Police said.
The force released a statement reading: “Officers were called to Hartington Close in Thornaby at around 4.20pm on Saturday 13th September following concerns for the welfare of a two-year-old child.
“The child was taken to hospital where she very sadly passed away. Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and detectives have launched an investigation.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the child during this very difficult time.
“A 25-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the child’s death and they are being questioned. Enquiries are ongoing.”
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BackGridA police investigation into the ‘unexplained’ death is underway[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
