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Child found in swimming pool dies | Child found in swimming pool dies |
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A 17-month-old toddler died after being found floating in a swimming pool while in the care of her foster parents. | |
The youngster, who has not been officially named, was found unconscious in the purpose-built garden pool in Havant, Hampshire, on Sunday night. | |
Attempts were made to resuscitate her before paramedics arrived. She was pronounced dead in hospital in Cosham. | |
The death was being treated as a "tragic accident" and there were no suspicious circumstances, police said. | |
'Tragic accident' | 'Tragic accident' |
Further attempts were made to revive the toddler after she arrived at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, but she was pronounced dead at 2149 BST. | |
Although the death is not being treated as suspicious, police are investigating the death on behalf of the coroner, a Hampshire Police spokeswoman said. | |
"Due to the sensitive nature of this inquiry and the sensitive circumstances surrounding it we will not be releasing the address of where this occurred," she said. | "Due to the sensitive nature of this inquiry and the sensitive circumstances surrounding it we will not be releasing the address of where this occurred," she said. |
"It's not in the public interest to release the information. It would do more harm than good." | "It's not in the public interest to release the information. It would do more harm than good." |
Portsmouth City Council confirmed that the girl, who was from the city, was in foster care and said a full statement would be released later today. | Portsmouth City Council confirmed that the girl, who was from the city, was in foster care and said a full statement would be released later today. |