Murder investigation after girl, 3, found dead in Leeds house
Det Ch Insp Stacey Atkinson said: "We are treating this as an isolated incident and are not seeking anyone else in connection with it."I understand that such a tragic incident as this will cause shockwaves in the local community and that there will be speculation about what has happened."Police asked anyone with information to get in touch.
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