A MAN and a woman who were arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a toddler in Broadmayne have been released on bail.

Dorset Police launched a murder inquiry on Thursday after the death of a two-year-old boy, who was named today as Harry House.

On Thursday, a man and a woman both aged 21 from the Dorchester area were arrested on suspicion of murder.

Police said they were both known to the child.

On Friday evening, police confirmed the two people arrested in relation to the inquiry had been released on police bail until the end of August, pending further enquiries.

Police said at 10.28am on Thursday, May 26, officers were called by the ambulance service to an address in Broadmayne.

Harry had been taken seriously ill and was conveyed to Dorset County Hospital where sadly he was pronounced dead.

An inquest is due to be opened sometime next week.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Derbyshire, of Dorset Police's Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "I can confirm that following the post-mortem examination on Wednesday June 1 2016, the tragic death of this young boy is being treated as suspicious and a murder investigation, led by the Major Crime Investigation Team, has been launched as a result.

"For investigative reasons we are unable to give the results of the post-mortem at this time.

“I would appeal for the family to be given privacy at this extremely difficult time.”

Local Neighbourhood Policing Teams are carrying out additional patrols and anyone with concerns can speak to them as they will be able to offer reassurances.

Local Neighbourhood Inspector Mike Darby, of Dorchester Police, said: “I appreciate the incident has impacted on this close-knit community, but it is important we understand the full circumstances surrounding the death.

"An investigation has been launched and there may be some police presence in the village while detectives carry out their investigations.

"If anyone in the local community has concerns, they can speak to their local Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be able to offer reassurances.

"I would also like to remind the public that certain legal constraints apply as people have been arrested in connection with this investigation. Therefore Dorset Police would hate for anyone to accidentally impact on the investigation by posting well-intended but inappropriate comments on social media."

Anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 26:107. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.