Girl, 14, dies at home with man and woman arrested over ‘unexplained’ death

A 14-year-old girl has been found dead at her home in Hartlepool.

Police arrested a 55-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman over the ‘sudden’ and ‘unexplained’ death on May 5.

Both have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Cleveland Police said in a statement: ‘Our thoughts are with the girl’s family and friends at this difficult time.’

A police spokesperson said: ‘Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a 14-year-old girl in Hartlepool on the evening of Monday, May 5.

‘The girl sadly passed away at home and her death is being treated as unexplained.

‘A 55-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in connection with her death and later released on bail pending further enquiries.’

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