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Two questioned over toddler's death

Two people are in police custody in connection with the death of a toddler.

Cheshire Police said a 22-year-old female and a 24-year-old male, both from Runcorn, are helping with inquiries.

A force spokesman said the two-year-old boy, also from Runcorn, died on Tuesday night.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out later to establish the cause of death.

Ambulance crews discovered the child on Tuesday at 10.30pm.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said officers were called to the address by paramedics.

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