Man and woman arrested after two-month-old found dead

Police and ambulance services were called to the scene on in Upper Parkstone, Poole, on Saturday evening, after reports of the baby not breathing
The baby was taken to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead
An investigation was immediately launched into the baby girl’s death
A 28-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both from Poole, were arrested on suspicion of murder and have been released under investigation

By Anthony Joseph for MailOnline

Published: 09:58 GMT, 7 February 2018 | Updated: 10:13 GMT, 7 February 2018

A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a two-month-old girl was found dead.

Police and ambulance services were called to the scene on Sunnyside Road in Upper Parkstone, Poole, on Saturday morning, after reports of the baby not breathing.

The baby was taken to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

An investigation was immediately launched into the baby’s death, which is being treated as unexplained.

A 28-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both from Poole, were arrested on suspicion of murder and have been released under investigation while police inquiries continue.

Police and ambulance services were called to the scene on Sunnyside Road in Upper Parkstone, Poole, on Saturday evening

Detective Inspector Richard Dixey, of the Major Crime Investigation Team at Dorset Police, told the Daily Echo: ‘Every child who dies suddenly has the right to have their unexplained death fully investigated so the cause can be identified.

‘The cause of death has not been determined at this stage and an initial post-mortem examination is being carried out today.

‘We are currently carrying out a range of inquiries in order to establish the full circumstances surrounding the very tragic death of this baby girl.

‘I would ask that her family is given privacy at this extremely difficult time.’

Neighbours said they knew that a child had died but were not aware of the circumstances.

More to follow.