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Police investigate unexplained death of child in Staffordshire woodland

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Police investigate unexplained death of child in Staffordshire woodland

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Staffordshire Police launched an investigation after a child was found in cardiac arrest in woodland near Strawberry Lane, Cheslyn Hay, and pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded at 08:45 BST on Saturday.
The death is being treated as unexplained, with roads closed throughout the day.

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Police were called to reports of a child in cardiac arrest in woodland near Strawberry Lane, Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, at approximately 08:45 BST on Saturday. An air ambulance was dispatched but the child was pronounced dead by paramedics shortly after arrival.

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A police investigation has been launched following the unexplained death of a child in woodland.

Emergency services were called to reports of a child in cardiac arrest on land near Strawberry Lane, Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, at about 08:45 BST on Saturday.

An air ambulance was sent to the scene, but the child was pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later, Staffordshire Police said.

The force, which has not confirmed the age of the child or any other details, is currently treating the death as unexplained.

Roads in the area were closed throughout the day while investigations took place and officers were expected to remain at the scene throughout the evening.

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Police will release further details once the investigation progresses
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A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine cause of death
Very likely · Within days

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What was the age of the child?
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Are there any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death?
How long had the child been in the woodland before being found?

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This article was originally published by BBC News.