A small local community is in shock after a woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after a six-year-old boy was found dead at a house in Gendros, Swansea.
Emergency services were called to Cwm Du Close at 8:30pm on Thursday, August 29.
An incident room has been set up and the investigation is being led by the force’s Major Crime Investigations Team.
South Wales Police confirmed on Friday afternoon that the child was a six-year-old boy.
A spokesperson for the force said:
“We can confirm that the child who died in last night’s incident is a six-year-old boy. Specialist officers are providing support to family members. The woman arrested remains in police custody.”
Chief Superintendent Chris Truscott, divisional commander for Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, said:
“This is a distressing incident which will be a shock to the local community.
“Detectives are working to establish the circumstances of the child’s death and there will be an increased police presence in the area to offer reassurance to local residents.
“Speculation on social media is unhelpful and will cause distress to those affected by this incident at an already difficult time.”
Councillor Mike Durke, who grew up in Gendros and represents the Cockett ward on Swansea Council said:
“This is something that can’t be rationalised. It is a safe and settled community.
“As a councillor, myself and my two local colleagues, we want to assure local residents that we are here to help in any way we can,” he said.
“We are talking about a strong community. And while I don’t think anyone can remember any such tragedy happening previously, we have had difficult times, and we will, as we always have done, help each other through what is a most emotional and distressing incident.”
Torsten Bell, the MP for Swansea West, said:
“It is heartbreaking news that had left people across Swansea shocked.
“All our thoughts are with those affected and the community wrestling with the tragic loss of a child.”
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