Tragedy in Leeds: Woman Arrested After Death of Three-Year-Old Girl at Home

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A three-year-old girl has died following an incident at a home in Leeds, prompting the arrest of a woman on suspicion of murder. Emergency services were called to the property in West Yorkshire amid concerns for the child’s welfare.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers attended the address after receiving reports about the safety of a young child. Upon arrival, they found the girl deceased inside the home. A woman at the scene was found in need of urgent medical attention and was taken to hospital, where she remains in a stable condition. She has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Authorities have stated that they are not seeking any additional suspects in connection with the case and are treating it as an isolated incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, addressed the public’s concerns, saying: “I understand that such a tragic incident as this will cause shockwaves in the local community and that there will be speculation about what has happened. I would ask people to please let us investigate and, if you do have any information that you think could assist our enquiries, to get in contact with the investigation team.”

Members of the public who may have relevant information are urged to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team by dialling 101 and quoting the crime reference number 13250433711.

The investigation remains ongoing.