Live updates as police investigate suspected murder of child in Gendros, Swansea

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a child in Swansea. South Wales Police confirmed that emergency services were called to a property in Cwm Du Close in the Gendros area at 8.30pm on Thursday evening, August 29.

The police force confirmed that a 41-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of murder and was currently in custody in Bridgend. The force said an incident room had been set up and the investigation was being led by the force's major crime investigations team.

They added that it was known that the child and the woman lived together. Currently, South Wales Police has said it is not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. For the latest Swansea news, sign up to our newsletter here

Chief Superintendent Chris Truscott, divisional commander for Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, said: "This is a distressing incident which will be a shock to the local community.

"Detectives are working to establish the circumstances of the child’s death and there will be an increased police presence in the area to offer reassurance to local residents. Speculation on social media is unhelpful and will cause distress to those affected by this incident at an already difficult time."

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