Two individuals have been arrested following the discovery of a one-year-old girl found dead at a home in Warwickshire. Police received reports of a child in cardiac arrest just before midday on Friday. Warwickshire Police were called to a house on Long Street, Atherstone, at around 11:50 a.m. after receiving reports of a one-year-old girl in cardiac arrest. Emergency services at the scene attempted to save the girl, but were unsuccessful, the force said. A man and a woman have been arrested as detectives continue to investigate the child's death.
There is a partial road closure on Long Street while inquiries continue, and officers remain in the area to speak with anyone who has concerns. In a statement, Warwickshire Police said: "Two arrests have been made as detectives investigate the death of a child today, 11 September. At around 11:50 a.m. we were called to a home in Atherstone to reports of a one-year-old girl in cardiac arrest. Sadly, despite us and our ambulance colleagues making every effort to save her, she passed away. A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and they remain in custody at this time."
There is a scene in place and a partial road closure on Long Street, and the police thanked residents for their understanding. They acknowledged that many would find the news upsetting and urged people to speak with officers if they had any concerns.
This incident comes two weeks after a newborn girl died from stab wounds at a property in Sheffield. South Yorkshire Police received reports of a concern for the safety of a newborn baby in the Wincobank area at 5:58 a.m. on Sunday, August 30. Seven people, aged between 15 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of murder, and two of them, aged 26 and 37, have since been bailed.
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