Murder arrest over baby ‘multiple injuries’ death in Rochdale – BBC News
An eight-month-old baby from Rochdale has died after being taken to hospital suffering from multiple injuries.
Emergency services were called to a property in the Spotland area at about 09:30 BST on Tuesday after reports of concern for his welfare.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and of causing or allowing the death of a child.
A 24-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child.
‘Deeply distressing’
The pair remain in custody.
The boy was admitted to hospital on Tuesday but died two days later.
Det Ch Insp Jamie Daniels, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “This is a deeply distressing investigation involving a small child.
“Our thoughts at this time are with the family, friends and all others within the local community who may be affected by this incident.”
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