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Specialist officers undertaking detailed examination at tragic Lola’s home

SPECIALIST police officers at are Princess Royal Way in Haverfordwest today (Aug 3) as part of the investigation into the death of a toddler last month.

Lola, two, died in hospital following an incident at her home address.

Two people, a man and a woman have been arrested.

A neighbour told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “We have seen a lot of police activity at the property.
“On Friday scenes of crime were back and took a large number of brown paper bags stuffed with items from the house.
“Since then, there has been a police presence outside 24 hours a day. Sometimes marked police cars, sometimes unmarked cars, and sometimes police vans.”
“The police are back here again now continuing to do forensic work at the property.”

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “We continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the tragic death of a 2-year-old child following an incident on the July 17, 2020.

“Specialist officers continue to attend a property at Princess Royal Way undertaking examinations.”

Last month a police spokesperson told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “Officers were called to an address in Haverfordwest on the morning of Friday, 17 July 2020.
“The child tragically died in hospital on July 21.
“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
“The family are supported by specialist trained officers.
“Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and neglect, and the investigation is ongoing.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact police at Pembrokeshire CID.”
Speaking on Wednesday, Superintendent Ross Evans said: “Pembrokeshire is a close-knit community, and we understand that the death of a child will be a cause for grief.
“However, we would appeal to the public to refrain from any actions that could impact the ongoing investigation, including comments shared online and on social media.
“Officers will be more visible in the local area over the coming days as enquiries continue, and any concerns can be addressed through them.”

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