Death of police officer and three year old unexplained

A serving West Mercia Police officer and a three-year-old child have been found dead at an address in Worcestershire.

Earlier today, police 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.

An investigation has been launched into the deaths, which are currently being treated as unexplained.

The man was a serving West Mercia Police officer.

Assistant 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.”