Police probe after 17-month-old boy dies after cardiac arrest at home

Police probe is launched after 17-month-old boy died in hospital having been found in cardiac arrest at a south London home

  • Police were called to home on Colson Road, Croydon, at 11.26am on Tuesday
  • Little boy, 17 months, was taken to a south London hospital where he later died
  • Officers were seen at the address this afternoon and no arrests have been made 

An investigation has been launched after a 17-month old boy died in hospital after being found in cardiac arrest in south London.

Officers were called to the home on Colson Road, Croydon, at 11.26am on Tuesday after London Ambulance Service alerted them to the incident.

The toddler was taken to hospital by paramedics where he was later pronounced dead. His death is being treated as unexplained.

Police have launched an inquiry after a 17-month-old boy was found in cardiac arrest at a south London home (pictured) and later died in hospital 

His family have been told and a forensic scene is in place.

Two investigators wearing blue protective suits were seen arriving at the house on Tuesday afternoon and a police car was parked outside.

The inquiry is being led by detectives from the South Area Command Unit. Officers have not many any arrests. 

Police were seen at the home on Tuesday and no arrests have been made

Police were seen at the home on Tuesday and no arrests have been made 

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