Police are continuing their investigations into the death of a three-year-old boy at a residential property in County Durham.

Paramedics were called to an address in Ushaw Moor, near Durham, on Saturday afternoon to reports of a medical incident - with police later confirming that a boy, 3, had died at the property.

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In the days following the boy's death, specialist police officers have been at the property - with forensic teams scouring a property in Ushaw Moor for evidence.

Here is all we know so far about the incident:

What has happened? 

A three-year-old boy has died at a property in Ushaw Moor after a medical incident.

Where did it take place?

At a residential property in Ushaw Moor, where police have been for the last few days investigating the incident.

What have the emergency services said? 

A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: “On Saturday, Durham Constabulary supported the North East Ambulance Service in attending a medical incident in Ushaw Moor. The incident involved a three-year-old boy, who sadly died later.

“We are involved in a multi-agency investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the child and the public will notice an increased police presence in the area over the coming days while enquiries are conducted”.

The Northern Echo: Forensic vans at the property on Ushaw Moor. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTForensic vans at the property on Ushaw Moor. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

A spokeswoman for GNAAS said: "Our critical care team were activated at 4.16pm to reports of a medical incident in Ushaw Moor. They arrived on scene at 4.31pm and two of our doctors and a paramedic worked alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to assess and treat a patient.

“The patient was taken to hospital by a NEAS road crew, accompanied by our team."

A statement from the North East Ambulance Service read:  "We were called to a private address in Ushaw Moor, County Durham at 16.10pm on Saturday, November 5.

“We sent one clinical team leader, one specialist paramedic and two emergency ambulances. We requested support from Great North Air Ambulance Service." 

What is the advice to residents in Ushaw Moor?

Residents have been warned of an increased police presence in the former pit village over the coming days as officers conduct enquires into the incident.

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