A two-year-old boy has died and a woman is in hospital after police rushed to a home in the town of Guisborough.
The youngster was rushed to hospital after officers responded to a report of concerns for safety at 10.07am yesterday.
He sadly died at the hospital and his death is currently being treated as unexplained.
A 39-year-old woman was also found at the property with injuries and she is being treated in hospital.
Officers remain at the scene and detectives are carrying out investigations.
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Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Hollingsworth said: “Our thoughts are with the boy’s family and their loss is beyond comprehension. Specially trained officers are supporting them at this time.
“We know that hearing of this incident will be upsetting for many local people and we want to reassure the community that a dedicated team of detectives are carrying out extensive enquiries. Officers remain in the local area.”
A spokesman for the Great North Air Ambulance Service said: "The Great North Air Ambulance Service was called to Guisborough shortly before 10am.
"We had a doctor and paramedic on board and arrived on scene after a seven minute flight. Our team accompanied one patient to hospital by road with the North East Ambulance Service."
Anyone who believes they may have information which will assist detectives in their enquiries is asked to call 101, reference 018350.
