Four arrested after baby's sudden death as cops launch urgent probe intro tragedy
FOUR people have been arrested in connection with the death of a baby in Middlesbrough on Saturday.
The tragic incident took place in the
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The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the baby's death
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In addition, a 19-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
All four individuals have been interviewed and bailed pending further enquiries.
The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the baby's death.
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