Woman arrested after death of five-year-old boy in Coventry

49-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder was known to dead boy, say police

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the death of a five-year-old boy in Coventry.

The boy was found with serious injuries at an address in Poplar Road, Earlsdon, just after 5.55pm today. He was confirmed dead at the scene. A 49-year-old woman, who is understood to be known to the child, has been arrested and taken into custody for questioning, police said.