Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four-month-old baby dies

The death of a four-month-old baby in a village is being treated as ‘unexplained.’

The tot was discovered in Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire, Wales on Friday after the emergency services were alerted.

Officers attended after a call from the Wales Ambulance Service Trust concerning the welfare of a baby at about 1.45pm.

The infant died at the scene.

Now two people have been arrested following the tragedy.

A 19-year-old woman and a 23.-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

Both have been released on bail pending further enquiries, Dyfed-Powys police said.

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The force said: ‘The baby’s death is being treated as unexplained.’

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It said people living in the Clynderweven area will see ‘an increased police presence over the coming days.’

Residents have brought flowers and toys as a tribute to the little boy, with one resident saying ‘everyone is in shock.’

The resident, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Pembrokeshire Herald: ‘It’s heartbreaking. Everyone here is in shock, and our thoughts are with the child’s family. We hope that the police can get to the bottom of what happened.’

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Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four-month-old baby dies

Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four-month-old baby dies

Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four-month-old baby dies

Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four-month-old baby dies

Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four-month-old baby dies