Breaking: police investigate death of a child in Boscombe

UPDATE

11:25 AM

Tom Hayes MP added on X: “I am very sad to hear about the tragic loss of a child. My thoughts and condolences are with their loved ones at this difficult time.”

11:07 AM 

Tom Hayes MP has said on X: “I’m aware of the ongoing police presence at Boscombe Crescent and have been in touch with Dorset Police. I’ll continue to keep an eye on the situation and appreciate the work of officers at the scene.”

10:30 AM 

Police investigate death of a child in Boscombe but say there’s nothing to indicate that it’s suspicious.

Police were called to an address off Christchurch Road at 8:19 this morning.

Dorset Police said that while there was nothing to indicate the death as suspicious, officers will be carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the situation.

They added: “Our thoughts are with the family involved and we would ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.”

9:30 AM

Multiple emergency services are believed to be attending an incident at Boscombe Crescent.

As of now, a police cordon has been established and ambulance teams are on site.