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Bradford toddler death: Woman arrested on suspicion of murder | |
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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 18-month-old boy fell from a sixth-floor window and died. | |
Police were called to Barkerend Road, Bradford, at about 17:10 BST on Saturday. Officers said it "quickly became apparent" the boy had died. | Police were called to Barkerend Road, Bradford, at about 17:10 BST on Saturday. Officers said it "quickly became apparent" the boy had died. |
A 23-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder is receiving medical assessment in custody. | A 23-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder is receiving medical assessment in custody. |
West Yorkshire Police said it was an "extremely traumatic incident". | West Yorkshire Police said it was an "extremely traumatic incident". |
Det Supt Nick Wallen said: "Specially trained officers are working to support the child's family members and those who witnessed what took place. | Det Supt Nick Wallen said: "Specially trained officers are working to support the child's family members and those who witnessed what took place. |
"It is no exaggeration to say those who witnessed this incident will have been deeply traumatised by what they saw." | "It is no exaggeration to say those who witnessed this incident will have been deeply traumatised by what they saw." |
Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. | Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. |
A crime scene remains in place at the scene as inquiries continue. | A crime scene remains in place at the scene as inquiries continue. |