Overview
- Emergency crews raised a concern for an infant’s welfare at about 1.45pm on Thursday, prompting police to attend a property in Deckham and the child to be taken to hospital where they died shortly after.
- Northumbria Police launched an investigation and arrested a man on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child.
- Officers also arrested a woman on suspicion of neglect, with both people later released on police bail pending further enquiries.
- Police have said the inquiry is at an early stage and have asked the public to avoid speculation while officers establish the full circumstances.
- Regional reporting so far relies on official statements from Northumbria Police and the ambulance service, and further details or charges will depend on the outcome of ongoing enquiries.