Maidenhead woman arrested after 4-year-old boy found dead
Police have launched a murder investigation and have arrested a woman following the death of a four-year-old boy.The young child was found dead at an address in Dunholme End, in Maidenhead, on Tuesday, after Thames Valley Police were called to the incident at about 18:30 BST.A 37-year-old woman from the Berkshire town has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident, and remains in custody, police said.The force said a crime scene would remain in place at the address, in the south of the town, until 17 May.
Det Insp Rob Underhill, from the force's Major Crime Unit, said: "This is an exceptionally tragic incident, in which a young boy has tragically passed away.""Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the boy's next of kin are aware and my thoughts, and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police, are with them at this extremely difficult time," he said."I recognise the concern this will cause in the local community. However, we are confident that there is no wider risk to the community and thank you for your patience as our officers continue their work.Det Insp Underhill urged any people who may have any information regarding the incident to share it with the force.
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