Police investigate the death of a baby girl in Oldham, arresting two. They urge people to refrain from speculation.
Police ask people not to guess what happened. Emergency services went to Nelson Way on Sunday, worried about a baby. The police and paramedics arrived around 12:56 p.m.
The baby girl died there; she was about five weeks old. The man is 41, and the woman is 21. They were arrested Sunday, and police are questioning them.
A post-mortem exam will happen soon. This will occur today, Monday, February 10. Police are still investigating, considering various possibilities.
The police understand this shocks the community and ask for no speculation while they probe. Police want anyone with info to speak up. A police spokesperson said a baby’s death is awful, and news of this probe will upset people.
Police are aware of gossip and ask people to avoid it. They want to learn all the details, working with Oldham Council. They are waiting for the post-mortem results, and are trying hard to find answers.
Call police at 101 with details. The reference number is 1342 of February 9. People left tributes outside the house. There are flowers, candles, and a teddy bear; one note says, “Precious little angel. Rest in peace.”