Sheffield child dies suddenly as 999 crews called – police statement in full

A child died after being found unresponsive at a home on Locke Drive in Darnall, Sheffield, on Monday afternoon. Police are treating the death as unexplained, and the family is receiving support from officers.

South Yorkshire Police said officers and ambulance crews attended at 4.39pm on 19 October and the child was taken to hospital, where they died despite emergency services’ efforts. Yorkshire Ambulance Service said an air ambulance was among the resources sent to a medical emergency at a private address; it provided no further details.