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Manchester Evening News
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Kieran Isgin

Serving West Mercia police officer and three-year-old child found dead in house

Police have launched an investigation after a serving police officer and child were found dead in a house.

Following concerns for the welfare of a man and a young child, West Mercia Police said officers attended an address in Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster.

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The force said a 39-year-old man and a three-year-old child were found dead on arrival.

Police have said the deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.

The 39-year-old man found by police was a serving officer with West Mercia Police.

Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Jones, said: “It is with great sadness that I share the news that a serving police officer and a three-year-old child have passed away.

“While the circumstances of the deaths are not fully known, this is clearly a tragic incident and our deepest condolences are with family and colleagues.”

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