Police have begun a murder investigation following the death of a two-year-old boy.
Officers were called to a home in Modbury, Devon, this morning after the little boy's body was discovered by a member of the public.
Police confirmed they have arrested a woman and she is being questioned by officers on suspicion of murder.
Crime scene: A police officer stands outside the home in Modbury, Devon, following the death of a two-year-old boy
As well as carrying out door-to-door enquiries, police have also begun initial forensic work - although it is believed a post-mortem examination has yet to be carried out.
That process is expected to be carried out in the coming days by a Home Office pathologist or specialist paediatric pathologist.
Investigation: Police are carrying out door-to-door enquiries
Officers arrived at the house at 8.20am this morning, where the child's body was found
Police are investigating at the address in Modbury, Devon
Tribute: Flowers have been left close to the home where a toddler's body was discovered this morning
In the meantime, detectives are continuing to piece together information and urged members of the public able to assist with their enquiries to get in touch.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: 'At around 8.20am today, following a report to police, officers attended an address in Champernowne, Modbury, where they found the body of a two-year-old boy.
'A 40-year-old local woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody at Charles Cross police station, Plymouth.'
One of the floral tributes is addressed, 'RIP, Little Man'
News of the boy's death spread through Modbury, Devon, in the early hours of Sunday morning
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