Residents in shock after news of child's death

NEIGHBOURS in the quiet residential street told The Herald of their shock as officers cordoned off a property.

Police descended on the sleepy cul-de-sac as residents watched from their windows in disbelief.

Some of those in the close-knit community spoke of their shock at the news of the death of a toddler in their neighbourhood.

Residents in the village said the youngster had recently begun attending a local pre-school.

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One neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "We saw the police there and people in white coats so we knew something was really wrong.

"It's such a small area, everyone knows everyone and we're all just in shock.

"You wouldn't expect it at all here, it's a community within a community and it's so quiet."

Peter Watts, chairman of the Modbury Parish Council, told The Herald: "Everyone is in shock, we don't know what has gone on. It's a big shock something like this could happen in Modbury, it's such a small community."

And a Modbury churchgoer added last night: "We have been saying our prayers for the family, that's all we can do."