01 July 2023 , 18:33
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A two-year-old girl has been found dead at a property and a man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police were called to a property on Friday at 11.45am in Ipswich.
They made the tragic discovery after entering. A cordon remains in place while police are carrying out their investigations.
Police arrested a man and woman, both 22, in the early hours of this morning.
They remain in custody for questioning. Police say they are known to the victim and they are not seeking any other suspects in connection with this case at this time.
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Superintendent Jane Topping said: “We are still looking to establish the exact circumstances leading to the death of this child. Our initial enquiries are underway and these will continue over the weekend.
“Clearly, such a discovery is extremely distressing for everyone concerned. We’d ask people not to speculate on social media as to the identity of the child or to the circumstances surrounding her death.”
“A highly visible presence of officers is likely to continue in the area for the next few days with reassurance patrols. These officers are available to speak to concerned members of the community. T
"his is a fast-moving investigation and we are appealing to the local community for any information which may aid this investigation.”
Anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour in the area or has any knowledge of the incident that could help the police with their enquiries should contact Suffolk police, quoting 37/37749/23.
Police are also encouraging those to report to their website here or call 101.