A criminal investigation is underway into the death of an area toddler.

Strathroy police and OPP are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 15-month-old, who passed away in a London hospital last Saturday.

Police say the investigation stems from injuries discovered on the child on October 27. 

Both the OPP Criminal Investigations Branch and the Forensic Identification Unit are involved in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Strathroy-Caradoc Police at 519-245-1250, the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).