13/12/2013

Two Women Arrested Over Baby's Death

Police in West Yorkshire have arrested two women on suspicion of neglect following the death of a baby boy.

Police were called to Spring Hall Gardens in Halifax at around 1am on Friday where they arrested a 21-year-old woman and a 47-year-old woman.

Police say that the baby died a short time after being admitted to hospital.

The women have been released on bail. An investigation is ongoing.

(MH/JP)

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