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23/04/2012
Man Arrested Over Suspicion Of Two-Year-Old's Death
Manchester police have confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of a two-year-old on Sunday.
Police were called to a house in Cheriton Drive in the Breightmet area of Bolton on Sunday after reports the boy was having a cardiac arrest.
The boy, named as Rio Smedley, was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital but died shortly after.
The arrested man has been confirmed as the partner of the boys mother, Kirsty Smedley.
Det Supt Jon Chadwick said the investigation was at an early stage, adding: "I would like to extend my sympathies to this young boy's family and friends at what is clearly a very difficult and emotional time for everyone."
Det Supt Jon Chadwick said the investigation was at an early stage.
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Police were called to a house in Cheriton Drive in the Breightmet area of Bolton on Sunday after reports the boy was having a cardiac arrest.
The boy, named as Rio Smedley, was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital but died shortly after.
The arrested man has been confirmed as the partner of the boys mother, Kirsty Smedley.
Det Supt Jon Chadwick said the investigation was at an early stage, adding: "I would like to extend my sympathies to this young boy's family and friends at what is clearly a very difficult and emotional time for everyone."
Det Supt Jon Chadwick said the investigation was at an early stage.
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