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Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder following death of baby

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a six-week-old boy in ...
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10.56 13 Feb 2018


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Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder following death of baby

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10.56 13 Feb 2018


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Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a six-week-old boy in Southampton, police have said.

Officers and paramedics were called to Defender Road in the city at 5:05am on Sunday following reports that a child was in need of medical attention.

The baby was taken to Southampton General Hospital, where he later died.

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An 18-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested in connection with the death and remain in custody for questioning, a spokesman for Hampshire Police confirmed.

"Inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing," the spokesman added.

Both suspects are from Southampton.


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