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17/06/2014
Toddler Killed By Father's Car
Police are appealing for information after a toddler was killed by a car believed to be driven by her father.
The 15-month-old was taken to Leeds General Infirmary on Saturday, but was later pronounced dead.
The incident happened at Cromwell Mount in the Belle Isle area of the city just after 7.30pm.
Sergeant Carl Quinn, of West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team, said: "We are conducting a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding this child's death.
"Early indications are that this appears to have been a tragic accident.
"We are working closely with the child's family to support them at what will clearly be a very difficult time."
He added: "We would appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident itself to contact us."
(CVS/CD)
The 15-month-old was taken to Leeds General Infirmary on Saturday, but was later pronounced dead.
The incident happened at Cromwell Mount in the Belle Isle area of the city just after 7.30pm.
Sergeant Carl Quinn, of West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team, said: "We are conducting a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding this child's death.
"Early indications are that this appears to have been a tragic accident.
"We are working closely with the child's family to support them at what will clearly be a very difficult time."
He added: "We would appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident itself to contact us."
(CVS/CD)
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