Regina police deem toddler’s death suspicious

The Regina Police Service said Friday the death of an 18-month-old boy is considered suspicious and the case now is being treated as a criminal investigation.

Police and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service are looking into the toddler’s death, which occurred Wednesday.

Officers responded at about 10:15 a.m., to the 3200 block of Arens Road East after receiving a call about an injured child. The boy was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.