Further tests required after Ipswich baby death
Detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a baby in Ipswich after a post-mortem examination was inconclusive.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a baby in Ipswich after a post-mortem examination was inconclusive.
Officers were called at just after 12.35pm on Saturday 9 December to a property in Norwich Road, where the body of a newborn baby had been discovered outside the premises.
Paramedics were also in attendance, but the baby was sadly declared deceased a short time later.
Following initial police enquiries on Saturday afternoon, officers subsequently arrested two men aged in their 30s and a teenage female, all on suspicion of murder.
On Monday 11 December, the two men were released on bail until Tuesday 6 February pending further enquiries.
The female remained in police custody, having arrived at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre at a later time than the men. She was released under investigation on Tuesday 12 December, pending further enquiries.
A Home Office post-mortem examination took place on Tuesday 12 December and was inconclusive, with further tests required.
Detectives are continuing to treat this as an isolated incident. A small police scene that had remained in place within the property in Norwich Road, was lifted on Tuesday afternoon.
Any witnesses, or anyone with any information that could assist the inquiry, are asked to contact the Major Investigation Team, ideally by using the online portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363723O46-PO1, or by calling 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999
Previous release | 12 December 2023
A third suspect has been released from police custody by detectives investigating the suspicious death of a baby in Ipswich.
Officers were called at just after 12.35pm on Saturday 9 December to a property in Norwich Road, where the body of a newborn baby had been discovered outside the premises.
Paramedics were also in attendance, but the baby was sadly declared deceased a short time later.
A Home Office post-mortem has been taking place this afternoon, Tuesday 12 December, the results of which are not yet known.
Following initial police enquiries on Saturday afternoon, officers subsequently arrested two men aged in their 30s and a teenage female, all on suspicion of murder.
Yesterday, Monday 11 December, the two men were released on bail until Tuesday 6 February pending further enquiries.
The female remained in police custody, having arrived at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre at a later time than the men. She has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Detectives are continuing to treat this as an isolated incident and a small police scene remains in place within the property on Norwich Road.