29 January 2024 , 16:18
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A man has been arrested after a nine-year-old boy who was "looking unwell" died a short while later.
Devon and Cornwall Police said that a man has now been seized on suspicion of child neglect after an incident in Brixham. Cops are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information to assist their investigation.
Officers were called at 6.20pm to the property in Brixham on Sunday after a report that a man and child had been seen walking the area, with the child appearing unwell. Emergency services attended a nearby address where the child, a nine-year-old boy, was located, and emergency first aid was given before he was taken to hospital where he later died.
His next of kin have been informed. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing. A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and remains in police custody at this time, a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson told Devon Live.
Detective Inspector Jen Rose said: “I’m appealing to hear from anyone who was in Drew Street, Penn Lane, Castor Road, Greenswood Road and Bolton Street between 5pm and 7pm and may have witnessed the incident. We believe that there were members of the public who attempted to speak to the man and child.
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“I’d urge anyone who hasn’t yet spoken to police, anyone who has footage of any kind, including dashcam, mobile phone and doorbell footage to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 580 of 28 January.