A baby has died and two individuals have been arrested following an incident in Atherstone today.
Emergency services were called to Long Street, Atherstone, on Friday, September 11, at approximately 11.50am, following reports of a one-year-old girl in cardiac arrest.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics to save her, the young girl tragically died. A man and a woman have since been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
A partial road closure remains in place on Long Street, with a significant emergency services presence still at the scene, reports Coventry Live.
A spokesman for Warwickshire Police said: “Two arrests have been made as detectives investigate the death of a child today, 11 September.
“At around 11.50am we were called to a home in Atherstone to reports of a one-year-old girl in cardiac arrest.
“Sadly, despite us and our ambulance colleagues making every effort to save her, she passed away.
“A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and they remain in custody at this time.
“There is a scene in place and a partial road closure on Long Street and we would like to thank residents for their understanding.
“We know many will find this news upsetting. Officers will be in the area for the time being – please speak with them if you have any concerns.”
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