Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after boy's death in Haverfordwest
Police were called to an address on Wednesday morning
Last updated 11th Jan 2024
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a seven-year-old boy.
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to an address on Upper Market Street in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, shortly before 10.45am on Wednesday.
In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, the force said a seven-year-old child was confirmed to have died a short time later.
In a later update, it was confirmed the child was a seven-year-old boy.
A force spokeswoman said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of a child in Haverfordwest.
"Officers were called to an address in Upper Market Street at just before 10.45am on Wednesday January 10.
"Sadly, a seven-year-old was confirmed to have died shortly after. Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this tragic time.
"A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody."