A WOMAN arrested on suspicion of murdering a three-year-old girl is today still being questioned by police.

Emergency services rushed to a detached home in the leafy town of Fordingbridge following a report of a 'concern for welfare' on Thursday evening.

The young girl was treated at the £400,000 bungalow, where it is understood she lives with her mother, and then flown by air ambulance to Salisbury District Hospital, Wilts, in a life threatening condition.

Hampshire Constabulary later revealed the girl had died at the hospital.

Detectives launched an investigation and arrested a 35-year-old woman from Fordingbridge on suspicion of murder. It is understood she was also treated at the scene.

Hampshire police today confirmed that the woman was still in custody but said there were no further updates.

A dog trainer who two years ago trained a spaniel owned by the girl's mother - who he said was called Claire - said they were a "pleasant family".

The man, who did not want to be named, said: "She did have a partner when I trained their dog, I can't remember his name, but I'm not sure whether they are still together.

"I trained their dog a couple of years ago.

"I didn't have many dealings with them but they were a pleasant family. Their little girl was just a baby at the time.

"I saw the mother, Claire, and the little girl out recently and they looked happy and I said hello."

A dog walker today said the red brick, chalet bungalow - which has been cordoned off by police - was shared by a woman and her young daughter.

The man, who did not wish to be named, said he would often see the girl playing in in a paddling pool in the front garden when he walked past.

He said: "The mother would say hello and I would see the little girl out playing in the summer.

"She used to be out in their garden in a paddling pool."

He added: "They have a spaniel and it was vicious - the hardest dog in town.

"The family had to put a mesh sheet on their gate to stop the spaniel getting through and biting or trying to bite people.

"But they weren't a bad family. People in Fordingbridge certainly didn't talk about them as bad people."

A spokeswoman from South Central Ambulance Service [SCAS] said an adult patient was also treated at the scene but not taken to hospital.

The spokeswoman said: "I can confirm that South Central Ambulance Service was called to an address in Fordingbridge at 18:46 last night.

"We had two ambulance crews, ambulance officers and an air ambulance on scene assessing and treating two patients.

"One adult patient was assessed and treated at the scene and not taken to hospital and one young child was assessed and treated at the scene and taken to Salisbury District Hospital in a life threatening condition."

A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called to an address in Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, shortly before 7pm yesterday (October 19) following a report of a concern for welfare.

"Officers attended along with colleagues from South Central Ambulance Service.

"A three-year-old girl was taken to Salisbury District Hospital and was pronounced dead later in the evening.

"Police are making enquiries into the circumstances of the girl’s death

"A 35-year-old woman from Fordingbridge has been arrested as part of our enquiries."

A neighbour today said the three-year-old who tragically died was called Bethan and named her parents as Claire, 35, and 37 year old accountant Michael Colebourn.

Mr Colbourn is CEO of Trimline, a highly regarded marine interiors firm based in Southampton, Hants.

The neighbour, who did not want to be named, said he visited the family's converted bungalow in Fordingbridge, Hants, last Christmas for drinks.

He said Michael and Claire were both living there at Christmas, but has 'not seen much of them since'.

The shocked neighbour said: "I cannot believe what has happened.

"Claire and Michael were nice people, and they had a lovely little girl called Bethan.

"We went there at Christmas for a few drinks, because they know our neighbour - I think they both own horses.

"They were very nice to us, but we don't really know them very well.

"I was shocked when I saw the ambulances and police cars outside the house last night."

Mr Colebourn graduated from the University of Southampton with an accounting and finance degree in 2003 and joined Trimline in July 2015, according to his LinkedIn profile.

He is a keen sportsman, playing golf, football, tennis and doing triathlons.

The chartered accountant originally joined Trimline as its chief financial officer and has since been appointed CEO.

Trimline renovates 'world class marine interiors' and its website describes the firm as the 'longest established interior refitter in the industry with over 50 years experience'.

The website also says: "At Trimline our purpose is to create world class marine interiors using innovative approaches combined with traditional principles.

"Everything we do we deliver on time and on budget. Whether you are in need of a full turnkey refurbishment or ongoing maintenance of your fleet, Trimline gets it right every time."

The company generated revenues of almost £40million in its latest financial year.