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Boy, 6, Dies After Medical Emergency in Scunthorpe as Woman, 37, and Girl, 17, Are Arrested

Police describe the death as unexplained, with forensic work alongside safeguarding inquiries continuing at the home.

Overview

  • Paramedics called Humberside Police to a property on Searby Road at about 9 a.m. on Monday, November 10, following reports of a medical emergency involving the child.
  • The boy was taken to hospital and died shortly afterwards, according to the latest reports.
  • A 37-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl were arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child.
  • Both individuals remain in police custody assisting officers with their enquiries, the force said.
  • A scene guard is in place at the address as detectives pursue lines of inquiry, and no cause of death or charges have been announced.