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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 woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a seven-year-old boy was found dead at a house in Shropshire. | A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a seven-year-old boy was found dead at a house in Shropshire. |
The 44-year-old was also found at the property in Wall-under-Heywood, near Church Stretton, with "significant injuries" and taken to hospital. | The 44-year-old was also found at the property in Wall-under-Heywood, near Church Stretton, with "significant injuries" and taken to hospital. |
West Mercia Police said officers were called to the property in Rushbury Road at 18:15 BST on Thursday. | 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. | The force are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. |
Latest updates, plus more Shropshire news | Latest updates, plus more Shropshire news |
Police said the woman remains in hospital for treatment for injuries to her neck and arm, which are not thought to be life-threatening. | |
West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics were called to the property shortly after 18:00 but were unable to revive the child. | 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. | The woman was airlifted to hospital with multiple, serious injuries. |
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." | |
Police remain at the scene on Friday. | Police remain at the scene on Friday. |
BBC Radio Shropshire's Ian Perry, who has been at the scene, said the death will send shockwaves through the small, rural village. | BBC Radio Shropshire's Ian Perry, who has been at the scene, said the death will send shockwaves through the small, rural village. |