Police given more time to question three arrested after body of baby found in Ipswich
They've been arrested on suspicion of murder
Police investigating the suspicious death of a baby in Ipswich have been granted an extension to continue to detain three people arrested in connection with the incident.
Officers attended a property on Norwich Road just after 12:35pm on Saturday 9 December where, outside of the premises, they discovered a body of a new-born baby.
Paramedics were also in attendance, but the baby was sadly declared deceased.
On the afternoon of Saturday 9 December, officers arrested two men and a female on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.
Officers yesterday (Sunday 10 December) applied for a warrant of further detention at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court granting them an additional 21 hours to question the suspects, which will expire this evening (Monday 11 December).
Police tell us a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death and formal identification procedures will take place in due course.
A police cordon remains in place within Norwich Road as enquiries take place.
Detectives say they're treating this as an isolated incident however say they understand this will cause concern in the local area.
As a result, they're warning that residents will see an increased police presence, including uniformed officers, in the area.