Police launch investigation after serving officer and three-year-old old child found dead

Detectives have launched an investigation after a serving police officer and a three-year-old child were discovered dead at a house.

Emergency services were called to Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster, Worcs., after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man and child inside the address.

Officers who attended the scene at around 9.20am today (Fri) discovered a 39-year-old West Mercia Police officer and the youngster dead inside.

Their deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "Earlier today we attended an address in Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster following the concerns for the welfare of a man and young child at the address.

"On arrival officers found the man, aged 39, and a three-year-old child had sadly passed away. The man was a serving West Mercia Police officer.

"We have launched an investigation into the deaths, which are currently being treated as unexplained.

"It is with great sadness that we share this news today. Whilst the circumstances surrounding the deaths are not fully known, this is clearly a tragic incident.

"Our deepest condolences are with the officer's family, friends and colleagues."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a medical emergency at a property on Cairndhu Drive at 9.21am.

"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and our Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene.

"On arrival we discovered two patients, a man and a young child.

"Sadly, it quickly became apparent that neither patient could be saved and they were confirmed dead at the scene."