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A two-year-old girl has died after she was found unconscious in a street, police said.A two-year-old girl has died after she was found unconscious in a street, police said.
A woman who was found with her is fighting for life in hospital. The child was taken to hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident in Bradford, West Yorkshire. A woman is fighting for her life in hospital, after they were found at the back of a property in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Detective Chief Inspector Jon Morgan said last night: “Police were called by paramedics to Delamere Street, Bradford at 9.15am today, following reports that a woman and child had been found unconscious outside the back of an address. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Bradford Councillor Sher Khan told The Bradford Telegraph & Argus that he had been told the little girl had plunged from the upstairs window of a terraced house and then the woman had fallen afterwards.
He said the incident had shocked the close-knit community, adding: "Apparently, the woman had recently moved from somewhere else – another city – to this area.
"My understanding is that nobody knew her that well. It's unbelievable.
"Everyone is so shocked."
West Yorkshire Police Detective Chief Inspector Jon Morgan said on Tuesday evening: “Police were called by paramedics to Delamere Street, Bradford at 9.15am today, following reports that a woman and child had been found unconscious outside the back of an address.
“The child, a two-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.“The child, a two-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
“The woman, who is believed to be 36, was also taken to hospital, where she is currently being treated for her injuries. She remains in a critical condition.“The woman, who is believed to be 36, was also taken to hospital, where she is currently being treated for her injuries. She remains in a critical condition.
“A forensic post-mortem is due to take place tonight.“A forensic post-mortem is due to take place tonight.
“Enquiries into this incident are at an early stage, but we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it. I would ask anyone with information to call the police on 101.“Enquiries into this incident are at an early stage, but we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it. I would ask anyone with information to call the police on 101.
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