Child found dead at Shoebury home, two arrested

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A child was found dead at a home in Shoebury, south Essex, with a man and woman in their 20s arrested.

A child was found dead at a home on Eagle Way in Shoeburyness after Essex Police responded to concerns about the child's welfare just before 8am. Officers found the child had suffered injuries and pronounced them dead at the scene.

A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, were arrested and remain in custody as part of the early investigative work. Essex Police said enquiries into the matter are ongoing and confirmed there is no wider risk to the public.

Residents reported a large emergency services presence at the location from around 8am, with police cars, ambulances and an unmarked vehicle at the scene. Forensic teams remained at the property, with residents noting police kept watch overnight and two forensic vehicles arrived the following morning.

How it is being reported

• Child found dead at south Essex home with man and woman in their 20s arrestedA man and a woman have been arrested after a child died in Shoebury.Colchester Gazette · 13 Oct, 13:50
• Child found dead at south Essex home with man and woman in their 20s arrestedA man and a woman have been arrested after a child died in Shoebury.Echo (Basildon) · 13 Oct, 13:50

In this story: Essex Police · Shoebury · Eagle Way

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