Woman arrested after child's death in Mansfield

Shortly after 6.30am on Friday, police were called to a report of concerns for the welfare of a child at a house in Wharmby Avenue.

The child was taken to hospital for treatment before sadly being pronounced dead a short time later.

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the child’s death and is currently in police custody.

Police have maintained a strong presence at the property since the time of the incident and detectives and crime scene investigators are continuing their enquiries at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Rob Routledge, who is leading the investigation, said: “Any death of a child is a tragic incident and I understand the concern this will cause within the local community.

“However, I would like to offer some reassurance that there is no threat to the wider public and that an extensive police investigation is now underway to understand the circumstance surrounding this tragic case.

“I would encourage anyone with any information to come forward as soon as possible as any information – no matter how small it may seem – could assist our officers.”

Anyone with any information should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 97 of March 6.