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Man and woman arrested following death of newborn baby
A man and a woman have been arrested following the death of a newborn baby who was discovered in a garden in Weston-super-Mare.
Avon & Somerset Police’s major crime team is leading the investigation into the death of the baby boy, who was found in a private garden on Victoria Quadrant on Saturday morning.
Senior investigating officer, detective chief inspector James Riccio, said that “due to significant developments in this investigation, I can confirm we’re now treating the baby’s death as a potential homicide”.
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A post-mortem examination will be held later this week but conclusive results are not expected “for some time”.
Riccio added: “I know this development will cause concern in the local community, particularly in light of the tragic circumstances, but I would stress that while this is being treated as a potential homicide, we are keeping an open mind and will always be led by the evidence.
“We’ve been heartened by the wholly supportive response from the Weston-super-Mare community over the past two days.
“Our neighbourhood team will be carrying out additional reassurance patrols of the affected area, so please stop an officer and speak to them if you have any worries or questions. We are here to help.”
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