3-year-old child and serving police officer found dead at property in Kidderminster

An investigation has been launched after a serving police officer and 3-year-old were found dead at a property in Kidderminster.

West Mercia Police said officers attended an address in Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster following concerns for the welfare of a man and a young child.

The force said a 39-year-old man and a three-year-old child were found dead on arrival. On Saturday 14 August they were named as David and Harrison Louden.

The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained, say police.

The 39-year-old man was a serving officer with West Mercia Police.

David’s wife has paid tribute to her husband and son, along with their wider family. They expressed their deep shock, grief and devastation at the loss of these two much loved family members.

They said: “David was a kind, loving, considerate, amazing father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and colleague. Harrison was a happy, well-loved little boy. They will both be forever missed and loved.”c

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