Policeman, 39, and three-year-old child are found dead at home
Pictured: Policeman, 39, who was found dead in his Kidderminster home with three-year-old child after officers were called over ‘concerns for their welfare’
Bodies of Dave Louden, 39, and child, three, found at property in Worcestershire Officers from West Mercia Police went to home following concerns for welfareInvestigation launched into the deaths which are being treated as unexplained
Police have launched an investigation after a serving West Mercia officer and a three-year-old child were found dead at a house in Kidderminster.
The bodies of Dave Louden, 39, and the child were discovered in the Worcestershire town by officers from the same force following concerns for their welfare.
The name and sex of the child have not been released.
Ambulances, paramedics and a Hazardous Area Response team attended the scene.
An investigation has been launched into the deaths, which are being treated as unexplained and have been described by the force as a ‘tragic incident’.
Emergency crews found the body of West Mercia Police officer Dave Louden, 39, and a three-year-old child at a property in Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Jones said: ‘It is with great sadness that I share the news that a serving police officer and a three-year-old child have passed away.
‘While the circumstances of the deaths are not fully known, this is clearly a tragic incident and our deepest condolences are with family and colleagues.’
A police spokesman said: ‘Earlier today we attended an address in Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster following concerns for the welfare of a man and young child.
‘On arrival officers found the man, aged 39, and a three-year-old child had sadly passed away. The man was a serving West Mercia Police officer.
‘We have launched an investigation into the deaths, which are currently being treated as unexplained. It is with great sadness that we share this news today.
‘Whilst the circumstances surrounding the deaths are not fully known, this is clearly a tragic incident. Our deepest condolences are with the officer’s family, friends and colleagues.’
Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, where the discovery was made (file image)
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: ‘We were called to reports of a medical emergency at a property on Cairndhu Drive at 9.21am.
‘Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and our Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene. On arrival we discovered two patients, a man and a young child.
‘Sadly, it quickly became apparent that neither patient could be saved and they were confirmed dead at the scene.’
Kidderminster is a large market town with an estimated population of 55,000, and is located 17 miles south-west of Birmingham.
