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BABY DEATH INQUIRY

Murder investigation launched after six-month-old baby found dead on Christmas Day

The baby died in the early hours of Sunday in Kingswood, near Bristol

POLICE are investigating after a six-month-old baby died on Christmas Day.

Detectives confirmed an inquiry has been launched after the baby died in the early hours of Sunday in Kingswood, near Bristol.

 The baby was discovered in a property on Britton Gardens, pictured
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The baby was discovered in a property on Britton Gardens, picturedCredit: Google

A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident, Avon and Somerset Police said.

A force spokesman said: "We are investigating the death of a six-month-old baby on Christmas Day in Kingswood.

"The baby died during the early hours of Sunday morning despite the efforts of police officers and paramedics at a property in Britton Gardens.

"The death is being treated as unexplained until the results of the post-mortem examination.

"A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident."

Police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.


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