TWO people have been arrested after a four-month-old baby boy died after being rushed to hospital.
The horror unfolded following an “incident” at a home in Backbarrow in the Lake District on Tuesday.
The baby died in hospital
The baby was taken to Furness General Hospital but sadly couldn’t be saved and died shortly after.
A 36-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child.
They have since been released on bail while the investigation continues.
Cumbria Police confirmed they were called to the home by paramedics at around 4.30am on February 20.
A spokesperson said: “An investigation is underway by a dedicated team of detectives and other specialists in order to establish the full circumstances of the death in full consultation with the coroner.
“A 36-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child. They have been released on bail.
“Enquiries continue and residents may see an increased police presence in the area.”
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