A boy has been bailed after being arrested in connection with another child’s death.

Police announced yesterday that a boy had died following an incident in Singlewell Road, Gravesend.

A large number of emergency service personnel were called to the road at around 5.45pm on Wednesday.

Police were sent following concerns for the welfare of a boy, who was then taken to hospital, where he later died.

It was confirmed yesterday that a boy had been arrested as part of an investigation into the incident.

He has since been bailed while inquiries continue.

A police spokesman said both boys were under the age of 12 – but the force will not confirm what the boy has been arrested on suspicion of at this stage.

Supt Nick Sparkes said: “Police are working with partners to provide support to all the families involved and are not looking to speak to anyone else in connection with this incident.”

People in the area say police had been at the scene all night and forensic officers had been spotted yesterday.

One nearby resident said: “It is just so sad.”

A small access route which leads to garages off Cross Lane West remained cordoned off yesterday.

This has since been removed and has now fully reopened.