Rhode Island child welfare authorities say maltreatment was a factor in the death last year of a 5-year-old child from West Warwick.
An agency spokesperson said Thursday that the child died Sept. 18.
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The department initiated an investigation and "determined maltreatment contributed to this fatality."
In accordance with state law, the agency notified the Office of the Child Advocate of its findings.
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The department said it had no previous involvement with the family.
West Warwick police said they had no further information.
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