Knottingley child death: Police confirm two-year-old boy has died in incident at Yorkshire house

The force said: “Officers were called to an address in Bassenthwaite Walk at 6.45pm (Monday) following reports of concern for the safety of a two-year-old boy.

“He was taken to hospital by ambulance where he later died.

"Enquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances.

"The incident is being treated as a sudden death in childhood and we ask that people consider the family and respect their privacy at what is clearly a very difficult time for them."

Anyone with information should call the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101.