Cleveland Police investigate 'unexplained' death of eight-year-old child in Billingham
A woman has been arrested after the death of an eight-year-old child in Billingham.
Cleveland Police have launched an investigation into the sad death of the youngster which is being treated as unexplained.
Police were called to an address on Marsh House Avenue by the air ambulance service yesterday morning.
The force said today: “On Monday 15th September at 10am, officers received a call from the North East Air Ambulance Service regarding the sad passing of an eight-year-old child.
“The child’s 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 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the child’s death and is currently being questioned.
Police have remained on the scene since yesterday when the force said they were dealing with an “ongoing incident” and were following several lines of inquiry.
Enquiries are ongoing.