A toddler has been found dead in a paddling pool in a Derbyshire village.
The 23-month-old boy was found unresponsive at an address in Nottingham Road, Somercotes at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, Derbyshire Police said.
The youngster was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital but died despite the best efforts of medical staff.
In a statement, the force said: "Officers were called to reports that a 23-month-old boy had been found unresponsive in a paddling pool in Nottingham Road, Somercotes at around 1.30pm on June 2.
"The boy was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital, however, despite the best efforts of staff he sadly passed away.
"Our thoughts are with his family at this most difficult of times.
"Officers are continuing their inquiries into the circumstances around the incident on behalf of the coroner."
