Police said a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a two-year-old girl died in hospital having suffered serious head injuries
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death a of two-year-old girl.
Officers raced to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, after they were alerted to a “report of concern” at around 11pm on April 21. The tot was rushed to hospital after suffering serious head injuries, but died three days later. A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with the tragedy. The pair have now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. They have both been bailed pending further enquiries.
Police have urged members of the public to “avoid speculation” regarding the case.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “We can confirm our enquiries remain ongoing following the tragic death of a two-year-old girl from the Houghton-le-Spring area last month.
“As part of our ongoing investigation, we re-arrested a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s yesterday, both on suspicion of murder.
“They have since been bailed pending further enquiries.
“Our thoughts continue to be with the girl’s family and all of those affected by this tragedy.
“We would ask everyone to avoid speculation both online and in the community.”