The family of a one-year-old girl who died on the Isle of Wight have paid tribute to her following a devastating incident that has shocked the local community. Jayla-Jean Mclaren was taken to hospital on August 1 after being found with serious injuries.
The toddler died on Sunday, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. In a statement published by the force on Thursday, her family said: "Mummy, daddy, and nanny will always love you. Fly high princess."
Two arrested in connection with death
A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from Newport in South Wales, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. They have since been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries until November 1, police said.
Detective superintendent Rod Kenny acknowledged the impact on the local community. "We know emotions are understandably high in the local community following news of this devastating incident," he said.
Police urge against speculation
"First and foremost, our thoughts remain with all who knew and loved Jayla-Jean," Kenny added. "I want to reassure the community that our investigation remains ongoing, and we are working tirelessly to establish the full facts surrounding Jayla-Jean's death."
He urged people not to speculate on the circumstances as this could cause further distress to those who knew the child and could impede the ongoing police investigation. "We will provide further updates as soon as we are able to," he said.
(PA) Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
