From West Mercia Police:

Earlier today we attended an address in Cairndhu Drive in Kidderminster following the concerns for the welfare of a man and young child at the address.

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.