West Mercia Police officer and three-year-old child found dead in Kidderminster house
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A serving police officer and child have been found dead in Kidderminster, according to reports from police.
West Mercia Police said officers attended an address in Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster following concerns for the welfare of a man and a young child at the address.
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Hide AdThe force said a 39-year-old man and a three-year-old child were found dead on arrival.
The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained, police said, and the force have launched an investigation.
The 39-year-old man was a serving officer with West Mercia Police.
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Hide AdAssistant Chief Constable Rachel Jones, said: “It is with great sadness that I share the news that a serving police officer and a three-year-old child have passed away.
“While the circumstances of the deaths are not fully known, this is clearly a tragic incident and our deepest condolences are with family and colleagues.”
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