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| Boy, 7, found dead at house near Church Stretton | Boy, 7, found dead at house near Church Stretton |
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| A seven-year-old boy has been found dead at a house in Shropshire. | A seven-year-old boy has been found dead at a house in Shropshire. |
| A woman was also found with "significant injuries" at the house in Wall-under-Heywood, near Church Stretton, and taken to hospital. | A woman was also found with "significant injuries" at the house in Wall-under-Heywood, near Church Stretton, and taken to hospital. |
| West Mercia Police said officers were called to the property in Rushbury Road at 18:15 BST on Thursday. | |
| The force are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, a spokesman added. | |
| Latest updates, plus more Shropshire news | Latest updates, plus more Shropshire news |
| Speaking on Thursday, Supt Tom Harding said: "There has been significant police activity at the address this evening and we expect that this will continue through tomorrow as we try to establish what has taken place. | Speaking on Thursday, Supt Tom Harding said: "There has been significant police activity at the address this evening and we expect that this will continue through tomorrow as we try to establish what has taken place. |
| "Our thoughts are with the family of the young child and we will continue to support them as our investigation progresses." | "Our thoughts are with the family of the young child and we will continue to support them as our investigation progresses." |
| West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics were called to the property shortly after 18:00 but were unable to revive the child. | |
| The woman was airlifted to hospital with multiple, serious injuries. | |
| Police remain at the scene on Friday. |