Woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect after 14-week old baby dies in hospital

Police are still near the property as investigations begin (Picture: MEN Media)

Flowers have been laid outside a home in Stockport following the tragic death of a baby girl after concerns for her welfare were raised.

Officers and paramedics attended a property on Howden Close in North Reddish just before 11am on Saturday.

The youngster, believed to have been around 14 weeks old, was rushed to hospital from the scene but sadly died. Police have now launched an investigation following her death.

A 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of neglect and taken into custody for questioning.

Police said the probe was in ‘its early stages’ with officers ‘keeping an open mind’ into what happened.

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