A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of neglect
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a baby in Gateshead(Image: Northumbria Police)
Two people have been arrested after the death of a baby in Gateshead. Police officers were called to a property in Deckham on Thursday after the ambulance service raised a report of concern for the welfare of the infant.
The baby was taken to hospital but died a short time later. Two people have been arrested and released on bail.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Shortly after 1.45pm yesterday (Thursday), we received a report via the ambulance service of concern for the welfare of a baby in the Gateshead area. The baby was taken to hospital but tragically died a short time later.
“Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this time. We immediately launched an investigation, and two people have been arrested in connection with the report.
“A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child, and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of neglect. Both have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“The investigation is very much at an early stage, and we would ask people to avoid speculation as officers take the necessary time to establish the circumstances.”
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