Baby girl's death in woods treated as unexplained
Emergency services were called to a woodland near Cheslyn Hay on Saturday morning.
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Staffordshire Police are continuing their inquiries after the unexplained death of a three-month-old girl in a woodland near Cheslyn Hay. Emergency services were alerted at 08:45 BST on Saturday to a report of a child in cardiac arrest on land off Strawberry Lane. An air ambulance attended the scene, but the infant was pronounced dead by paramedics shortly afterwards. The death is being treated as unexplained at this time, according to Staffordshire Police.
Detective Inspector Katie Gregory stated that while the investigation is in its early stages, the incident is considered isolated. She added that the child's family was camping in the area. A police cordon was established around the location on Sunday, with officers remaining to conduct investigations and offer reassurance to the community. Tributes, including a bunch of roses, have been left near the scene.
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The area where the tragedy occurred is described as a secluded part of the Wyrley and Essington Branch Canal Local Nature Reserve, popular with local residents for fishing, dog walking, and running. Two camping tents have been observed within the cordoned-off area, which is situated close to a fishing lake.
District councillor Robert Duncan acknowledged the distress the news would cause the local community. He stated his intention to provide residents with full and confirmed details as they become available, urging people to avoid speculation and to allow the family and emergency responders privacy and respect.
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+What happened in the woodland near Cheslyn Hay?
A three-month-old girl was found dead in a woodland near Cheslyn Hay. Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday morning after reports of a child in cardiac arrest. The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
+What is the current police activity at the scene?
Staffordshire Police have established a cordon around the woodland area where the infant was found. Officers remain at the scene to conduct inquiries and provide reassurance to the local community as the investigation progresses.
+Has the family of the child been identified?
Police have stated that the child's family was camping in the area at the time of the incident. No further details regarding the family have been released.
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