Toddler murder inquiry launched
A MURDER investigation has been launched in Barnoldswick after a toddler was found dead.
Police were called to the two-year-old boy’s home on St Mary’s Avenue by the ambulance service at 9-30 a.m. on Sunday.
The toddler’s parents were later arrested on suspicion of murder and child cruelty.
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Hide AdA warrant was granted yesterday to allow police extra time to question the two 24-year-olds.
The death is still being treated as unexplained. A post mortem examination has been performed and officers are awaiting the results.