A WOMAN has been arrested following the death of a toddler at a Southampton property. 

Paramedics raced to Wharncliffe Road following reports of a seriously unwell three-year-old. 

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services during the incident at around 7am on December 29, the child was pronounced dead a short time later.

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A 40-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of neglect and causing or allowing the death of a child.

She has been released on conditional police bail until Wednesday 29 March.

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