Police have launched an investigation following the death of a three-month-old baby girl. Emergency services responded to a report of a child in cardiac arrest at about 8.45am on Saturday, September 5.

Among the crews sent to land off Strawberry Lane in Great Wyrley was a Midlands Air Ambulance. Despite their best efforts, the girl was sadly pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later, Staffordshire Police said. Officers were called to the scene by colleagues from the Midlands Ambulance Service.

Staffordshire Police remained in the area on September 6 to carry out enquiries and reassure the local community.

A police cordon also remained in place n the woodland on Sunday

The baby’s tragic death is currently being treated as “unexplained”, the force said.

Detective Inspector Katie Gregory said: “While the investigation remains at an early stage, this is an isolated incident and we understand that the child’s family was camping in the area.

“The death is being treated as unexplained at this time.”

Robert Duncan, district councillor for Cheslyn Hay, said yesterday in a Facebook post : “I know how deeply upsetting news like this is for our community.

“It’s important that we allow the emergency services the space they need to complete their work with dignity and care.

“As soon as the full and confirmed details are formally shared with me, I will provide a further update to residents.

“Until then, please avoid speculation and allow the family and responders the privacy and respect they deserve.”