Woman, 29, arrested after two-year-old dies

Woman, 29, arrested following death of two-year-old in Hertfordshire. Stay informed as investigations unfold and community reactions emerge

In a tragic incident, a 29-year-old woman has been taken into police custody on suspicion of murder after the death of a two-year-old child.

 

The child was discovered injured at Juniper Square, a recently developed residential area in Hemel Hempstead, around 16:40 BST on Sunday.

 

Despite efforts to provide emergency treatment, the child succumbed to their injuries shortly after being transported to the hospital.

 

The woman was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident and is currently being held in police custody.

 

Armed police units were deployed to the scene to offer specialized first aid using equipment from their vehicles. Hertfordshire Police have launched an investigation into the tragic event, with the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire major crime unit leading the inquiry.

 

The spokesperson for the police stated, "A child was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment but unfortunately died a short time later. A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident and an investigation is now under way... She remains in police custody at this time."

 

Authorities are committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the child's death and ensuring justice is served in this heartbreaking case.