A murder investigation has been launched after the suspicious death of a child in south Wales.

South Wales Police has confirmed a child died at a house in the Gendros area of Swansea.

Emergency services were called to Cwm Du Close at 8.30pm on Thursday.

A 41-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of the child’s murder and is currently in custody.

The force’s major crime investigations team is leading the investigation and has set up an incident room, police added.

Officers also confirmed the child and the woman lived together and that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

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