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Swansea: Murder probe after suspicious death of child
A murder investigation has been launched after the suspicious death of a child in south Wales.
Police have confirmed a child died at a house in the Gendros area of Swansea.
Emergency services were called to Cwm Du Close at 8.30pm on Thursday.
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of the child’s murder and is currently in custody.
The force’s major crime investigations team is leading the investigation and has set up an incident room, police added.
Officers also confirmed the child and the woman lived together and that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
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Chief Superintendent Chris Truscott from South Wales Police said the news would be “distressing” and 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,” he added.
“Speculation on social media is unhelpful and will cause distress to those affected by this incident at an already difficult time.”
Councillor Mike Durke, who has grown up in Gendros and represents the Cockett ward on Swansea Council, told Sky News that it was a “safe and settled community”.
“As a councillor, myself and my two local colleagues, we want to assure local residents that we are here to help in any way we can,” he said.
“We are talking about a strong community. And while I don’t think anyone can remember any such tragedy happening previously, we have had difficult times, and we will, as we always have done, help each other through what is a most emotional and distressing incident.”
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Torsten Bell, the MP for Swansea West, said it was “heartbreaking news” that had left people across Swansea “shocked”.
“All our thoughts are with those affected and the community wrestling with the tragic loss of a child,” he added.