Lad, two, dies after being found by cops in home with injured woman
A TWO-year-old boy has died in hospital after police found him in his home with an injured woman.
The toddler and the 39-year-old woman were discovered just after 10am at the house in the North Yorkshire town of Guisborough.
Cops went to the property following reports of "concerns for safety" on Wednesday.
Despite medics best efforts, the toddler died in hospital and police say his tragic death remains "unexplained".
The woman - who was discovered injured inside the property - is being treated in hospital as well.
One neighbour said: "She always waves at me when I do exercises in my front garden.
"She seems really nice. She moved in about a year ago and she had friends over from time to time.
"It's awful when these things happen to children. It's really friendly around here. One of the residents helped me just after my wife died, it's a nice area.
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"I'm quite deaf but my neighbour said she heard the helicopter and the police have been there all night."
Another neighbour added: "It's tragic, he was only two. He barely lived, the poor soul.
"I didn't know them personally but I was shocked when I heard.
"It's very quiet around here, so you wouldn't expect it.
"I hadn't heard anything about it until I went to the shops and everything was cordoned off. There were ambulances and police in the street."
Cleveland Police said detectives are at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
"The circumstances of his death are being treated as unexplained and detectives are investigating," a spokesperson said.
"A 39-year-old woman was found at the property with injuries and she is receiving hospital treatment."
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.
Locals have spoken of their shock over the tragic death.
"I've lived here 84 years and never seen anything like it," one told Teesside Live.
"It's horrendous seeing all the police."
Another added he "hadn't slept all night" after seeing the incident unfold.
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Anyone who believes they may have information which will assist detectives in their enquiries is asked to call 101, reference 018350.
