A WOMAN arrested on suspicion of murdering a three-year-old girl has been released but remains under investigation.

Earlier the 35-year-old woman suffered a "medical episode" while in custody - according to police.

Officers said they would resume their enquiries into the woman at an "appropriate time".

This evening a police spokesman said: "The woman arrested after the death of a child in Fordingbridge has been released under investigation. 

"We were called to an address in Whitsbury Road shortly before 7pm on October 19 following a report of a concern for welfare.

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

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

"The woman, who is from Fordingbridge, was arrested as part of our ongoing enquiries into the circumstances of the girl’s death."

Earlier police said their wider investigation continuing and a post-mortem examination of the girl was due to take place on Tuesday.

Emergency services rushed to a detached home following a report of a 'concern for welfare'.

The 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 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.

A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called to an address in Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, shortly before 7pm (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 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.