Three-month-old girl dies while ‘camping with family’ as police launch probe into ‘unexplained’ death in UK woodland

COPS have confirmed that a three-month-old girl died in a woodland while camping with her family. Emergency services rushed to Strawberry Lane, Great Wyrley in Staffordshire at 8.45am yesterday following reports of a child in cardiac arrest. Forensics are expected to remain at the scene today Credit: Alamy A birds eye view of the police cordoned area Credit: Alamy Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene but sadly the child was pronounced dead by paramedics. Officers were then called by colleagues from the Midlands Ambulance Service. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Roads around the area were closed throughout the day as detectives began piecing together what had happened. Cops are still in the area today, carrying out enquiries to understand more about what happened. The force has not released any further details and the circumstances surrounding the child’s death remain unclear. The child’s tragic death is currently being treated as “unexplained” and a probe continues. Detective Inspector Katie Gregory said: “While the investigation remains at an early stage, this is an isolated incident and we understand that the child’s family was camping in the area. “The death is being treated as unexplained at this time.” Most read in The Sun Robert Duncan, district councillor for Cheslyn Hay, said: “I know how deeply upsetting news like this is for our community. “It’s important that we allow the emergency services the space they need to complete their work with dignity and care. “As soon as the full and confirmed details are formally shared with me, I will provide a further update to residents. “Until then, please avoid speculation and allow the family and responders the privacy and respect they deserve.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.