A one-year-old baby died in hospital in Rugby, Warwickshire, after suffering a cardiac arrest early Tuesday morning. Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:37 am at a house in the New Bilton area of Rugby. Emergency services immediately responded and transported the child to a local hospital, but despite their efforts, the baby succumbed to their injuries.
Following the death, a 24-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man were taken into custody. Police confirmed the arrests in a statement, highlighting the tragic circumstances. The statement details the time of the initial report and the subsequent transport of the child to the hospital.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Anyone with relevant information can contact Warwickshire Police on 101, submit a report on their website (www.warwickshire.police.uk/report), or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Reference incident number 39 of January 7.
