Girl, 3, found dead inside home as woman arrested on suspicion of murder after she was rushed to hospital
Police were scrambled to the property in Leeds, West Yorkshire, over safety concerns for the youngster.
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They discovered the young girl dead inside along with a woman requiring "urgent medical attention".
The suspect was rushed to hospital where she remains in a stable condition.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed she has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They also said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the tragedy.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "I understand that such a tragic incident as this will cause shockwaves in the local community and that there will be speculation about what has happened.
'I would ask people to please let us investigate and if you do have any information that you think could assist our enquiries to get in contact with the investigation team.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13250433711.
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