2 Arrested Over Baby Death In Halifax

13 December 2013, 10:47 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50

2 women aged 21 and 47 have been arrested on suspicion of negelct after a the death of a baby in Halifax.

Police were called out to Spring Hall Gardens at 1 am on Thursday 12 December after reports of concern for safety of a baby there.

The child was taken to hospital where he later died.

The two women were arrested, questioned and bailed.

Detective Superintendent Simon Beldon said:

"We are in the very early stages of our investigation but following initial enquiries have arrested two women in connection with the death of a baby boy from Halifax.

I would urge anyone who thinks they could have information that may be beneficial to come forward."