Man arrested after boy, nine, dies in Brixham, UK

[JMLx]

Man arrested after boy, nine, dies in Brixham - 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.

 

[missf]

I wonder how the poor boy was visibly unwell?

 

[Gemmie]

Man arrested after boy, nine, dies in Brixham - BBC News

A 47-year-old is arrested after the death of a boy who had been seen appearing unwell, police say.

www.bbc.com

The boy's next of kin have been informed.

SBMFF

If his next of kin was informed, who, or what, was the man arrested to the boy? "Friend"? Abductor? I suppose he could be family even if NOK was notified.

 

[Gemmie]

What I find puzzling is if the boy was visibly looking unwell, and died shortly after, why in the world would the man walk around in public him? That only draws (and drew) attention to the fact there was a serious issue there.

Boy, 9, found dead after being seen 'looking unwell' as man arrested

Police say that a man is in custody after attending an address in Brixham, Devon, to find a nine-year-old boy in a serious condition before he was rushed to hospital and died some hours later

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

Poverty? Homelessness? Was it father and son? This is so sad.

 

[JennieM]

Police probe 'unexplained' death of boy, 9, in Brixham​

Man, 47, arrested on suspicion of child neglect​

Detective Inspector Jen Rose said: “I’m appealing to hear from for anyone who was in Drew Street, Penn Lane, Castor Road, Greenswood Road and Bolton Street between 5pm and 7pm and may have witnessed the incident.

“We believe that there were members of the public who attempted to speak to the man and child.

“I’d urge anyone who hasn’t yet spoken to police, anyone who has footage of any kind, including dashcam, mobile phone and doorbell footage to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting lo 580 of 28 January

Police probe 'unexplained' death of boy, 9, in Brixham

Police are investigating the 'unexplained' death of a nine-year-old boy in Brixham.

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[JennieM]

Witness appeal after boy, 9, dies in Brixham​

Published
30 January 2024

Police investigating the death of a nine-year-old boy in Devon have appealed for witnesses.

Officers want to hear from anyone who may have seen a man and the boy walking together in Brixham, with the child "appearing unwell".

The pair were in Drew Street, Penn Lane, Castor Road, Greenswood Road and Bolton Street between 17:00 and 19:00 GMT on Sunday, said police.

A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of child neglect has been bailed.

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Witness appeal after boy, 9, dies in Brixham

A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of child neglect is bailed by police.

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[JennieM]

Devon & Cornwall Police​

Appeal for information following death of child in Brixham​

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting lo 580 of 28 January.

News Article - Devon & Cornwall Police

News from Devon & Cornwall Police media team

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[JennieM]

Torbay school's tribute to boy who 'touched hearts of adults and children'​

Brixham primary 'shocked and saddened' by nine-year-old's 'unexplained' death​

By Jim Parker
31 Jan 2024 1:27 PM

A Torbay primary school has paid tribute to a nine-year-old boy whose death is at the centre of a police investigation in Brixham.

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Torbay school's tribute to boy who 'touched hearts of adults and children'

A Torbay primary school has paid tribute to a boy whose 'unexplained death' is being investigated

www.torbayweekly.co.uk

 

[flashy09]

This is so strange. He was attending school and the administration is "shocked" and he doesn't seem to have any terminal/severe disease or disability.

The UK just returned to school mid last week (with many schools delayed because of snow) so I wonder if the neglect worsened over the holiday break.

 

[JennieM]

Officers were called at 6.20pm to Glenmore Road on Sunday 28 January [2024].

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Detective Inspector Jen Rose said: “I’m appealing to hear from for anyone who was in Drew Street, Penn Lane, Castor Road, Greenswood Road and Bolton Street between 5pm and 7pm and may have witnessed the incident. We believe that there were members of the public who attempted to speak to the man and child.”

Locals tried to speak to boy before he died

A nine-year-old boy died in hospital after he appeared unwell when walking with a man in the Brixham area on Sunday, January 28

www.devonlive.com

 

[JennieM]

This is so strange. He was attending school and the administration is "shocked" and he doesn't seem to have any terminal/severe disease or disability.

The UK just returned to school mid last week (with many schools delayed because of snow) so I wonder if the neglect worsened over the holiday break.

This is from a year ago.