A TWO-year-old boy has died after he was taken into hospital in critical condition, police have confirmed.
A 31-year-old woman was intially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after emergency services were called to the home in Bridgend, Wales on Wednesday.
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Police and paramedics attended the scene shorting before 8pm and the toddler was immediately taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
He died a short time later.
South Wales Police confirmed an investigation had been launched following the “serious incident” in Bridgend.
A force spokesman said: “The child was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he remains in a critical condition.
“A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in custody.
“Anybody who may have information is urged to contact 101 and give reference *282674.”
Detective chief inspector Matt Davies told Wales Online: “I understand this incident will have caused concerns in the local community but I must stress we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this matter at this time.
“The family continue to be supported by dedicated family liaison officers and I would appeal to people to refrain from speculating on social media at what is a very difficult time for all concerned.”
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or by emailing SWP101@south-wales.police.uk giving reference *282674.
Source: The Sun
