Woman, 41, arrested following 'suspicious death' of child in Swansea
30 August 2024, 11:46
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested after the 'suspicious death' of a child in Swansea.
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A murder probe was launched after emergency services were called to a house in Cwm Du Close in the Gendros area of Swansea on Thursday evening.
The woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held in custody in Bridgend, South Wales Police said.
They added that the child and the woman lived together and detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
An incident room has been set up and the investigation is being led by the force's major crime investigations team.
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Chief Superintendent Chris Truscott, divisional commander for Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, said: "This is a distressing incident which will be a shock to the local community.
"Detectives are working to establish the circumstances of the child's death and there will be an increased police presence in the area to offer reassurance to local residents.
"Speculation on social media is unhelpful and will cause distress to those affected by this incident at an already difficult time."
