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Man arrested after boy, nine, dies - BBC News
A 47-year-old is arrested after the death of a boy who had been seen appearing unwell, police say.
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A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect by police investigating the death of a nine-year-old boy.
Officers were called to Glenmore Road, Brixham, on Sunday evening after a report a man and child, who appeared unwell, had been walking in the area.
Emergency services attended an address nearby where first aid was given to the child before he was taken to hospital.
"The nine-year-old boy was later confirmed deceased," the force said.
The boy's next of kin have been informed.
Police said the death was currently being treated as "unexplained" and inquiries were ongoing.
The 47-year-old man remained in police custody, the force said.