Peel police are investigating after a woman was found dead in Mississauga on Monday.

Officers were called in the area of Four Springs Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West after 3:30 p.m.

Police said an adult female was located deceased in a residence.

A toddler, who was also found in the residence, was taken to a local hospital for assessment, police said.

On Monday night, police said the child has been taken to a trauma centre for additional assessment.

The Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has been consulted.

The death of is considered suspicious, police said.