A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a child was found seriously injured today.
Cops called to a home in a seaside cul de sac discovered the badly-hurt youngster this afternoon.
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A 40-year-old woman is being quizzed by detectives after a child was found seriously hurt at a home in a seaside town in Devon. The youngster was rushed to Torbay Hospital Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Detectives have now launched a probe after the horror find at the home in Torquay, Devon.
A 40-year-old woman is being quizzed.
She remains in custody tonight.
Police rushed to a property two-and-a-half miles from the seafront at 4pm.
It remains cordoned off this evening.
The little one, who has not been identified, is being treated at Torbay Hospital.
Officials at Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called just before 4pm to reports of a child having been seriously injured following an incident at a property in Torquay.
"A child has sustained serious injuries and has been taken to Torbay Hospital for treatment.
"Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of attempted murder.
"She remains in police custody, where she awaits questioning.
"Officers currently believe this is an isolated incident and are not looking for anyone else in connection with this matter.
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"There will be a police presence in the area and a cordon is in place at the scene is enquiries continue."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting incident number 593 of December 17.