Lincoln Button has been named as the child who was found dead in South Ockendon (Image: Essex Police)

First picture of boy, 5, found dead as woman held on suspicion of murder

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A tragic five year old who was found dead at home in Essex has been named as Lincoln Button.

Emergency services raced to Windstar Drive in South Ockendon on December 15 after serious concerns for a child and woman were raised.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. The woman - who has not been named - was taken to hospital for treatment and her condition improved. Essex Police said they are not looking to identify anyone else as part of the investigation at this time, reports the Mirror.

The boy's heartbroken family paid tribute to him today and said that he would be "sorely missed every day". In a statement they said: “’Link’ was a cherished, loved, sweet, beautiful young soul who was adored by all and will be sorely missed every day. His love for school, laughter and cuddles will be remembered and missed dearly."

Lincoln was a Year 1 pupil at Bonnygate Primary School, in South Ockendon which is part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The school described Lincoln as a cheeky, smiley, happy boy who was loved fondly by the Bonnygate family.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Blakesley, who is leading the Essex Police investigation, said it is an "extremely sensitive and complex investigation" and called on the public to give the family "space".

He stated: “This remains an extremely sensitive and complex investigation which we are carrying out with the care, compassion and professionalism that I know Lincoln’s family – and the wider public – would expect.

"I also want to re-emphasise that at the heart of this investigation is the death of a young child with a family now facing an unthinkable pain. I would continue to urge the community – here and further afield – to please not speculate on the circumstances around Lincoln’s death and to give his family space.”

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