Two arrested after death of a baby at Newquay hotel

The death is currently being treated as "unexplained"

Author: Megan PricePublished 13th Nov 2023
Last updated 13th Nov 2023

Police have arrested two people in connection with the death of a baby in Newquay.

The death is currently being treated as "unexplained."

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"Police were called at 10.50am on Saturday 11 November to a property in Newquay following reports of concern for the welfare of a baby.

"The baby was pronounced deceased a short time later.

"Next of kin have been informed.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing.

"A 27-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child. They have been released on police bail whilst enquiries continue."

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