DETECTIVES probing the death of a two-year-old child have questioned a man and a woman on suspicion of manslaughter and neglect.

Essex Police have exclusively confirmed to the Gazette how the force received a callout to the Tollgate Road area in Stanway on the morning of Sunday, November 7.

When officers arrived they found a two-year-old child was unresponsive.

A spokesman said: “We received a call from colleagues in the ambulance service at about 8.13am on Sunday, November 7.

“We arrived and found a child unresponsive.

“Sadly, the two-year old died.

“We are working to establish the facts and a forensic post-mortem examination will be carried out.”

Police confirmed a 40-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of child neglect and manslaughter.

They were released on bail until tomorrow.

The spokesman added: “There is no further risk to the wider community.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Essex Police.

Reports can be made online at essex.police.uk, or by using the ‘live chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm.

Anyone with information can call Essex Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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