Murder investigation launched after boy, 2, found in critical condition in Bridgend dies

Tributes have been left out to remember the toddler who died on Thursday afternoon 1.
The boy was found in a critical condition in the Broadlands area of Bridgend

A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a two-year-old boy.

The child was admitted to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, on Wednesday evening after he was found in a critical condition in the Broadlands area of Bridgend.

South Wales Police said the toddler died on Thursday afternoon.

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Tributes were paid to remember the toddler who died at his home in Broadlands, Bridgend.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies, said: “I understand this incident will have caused concerns in the local community, but I must stress we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this matter at this time.

“The family concerned continue to be supported by dedicated family liaison officers and I would appeal to people to refrain from speculating on social media at what is a very difficult time for all concerned."

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 7.47pm on Wednesday, August 11, to reports of a medical emergency in the Broadlands area of Bridgend.

"We responded with multiple resources including an emergency ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, our hazardous area response team, and emergency medical retrieval and transfer service."