19/02/2014

Woman In Critical Condition Arrested Over Death Of Child

Police in Bradford have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after she was found unconscious in the backyard of a property in the city.

The woman, understood to be 36-years-old, was found along with her two-year-old daughter at the back of a property in Delamere Street on Tuesday morning. They had both suffered serious injuries.

The child died a short time after arriving at hospital. The woman remains in a critical condition.

A post-mortem examination found that the child died from injuries consistent with a fall.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact police.

(MH/JP)

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