A 55-year-old man and a woman, aged 44, have been arrested after a schoolgirl was found dead at home.
Cleveland Police have since launched a probe into the 14-year-old’s ‘sudden’ death in Hartlepool on May 5, which is being treated as ‘unexplained’.
Following the teenagers death a man and a woman were taken into custody in relation to the child’s death, but have since been bailed pending further enquiries.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: ‘Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a 14-year-old girl in Hartlepool on the evening of Monday 5th May.
‘The girl sadly passed away at home and her death is being treated as unexplained.
‘A 55-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in connection with her death and later released on bail pending further enquiries.
‘Our thoughts are with the girl’s family and friends at this difficult time.’
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