A man and a woman have been arrested after police were called to a house in Crewkerne, Somerset, and discovered a dead baby.
Officers were called to the property by paramedics at 2.45pm on August 16. The ambulance service had reported that a young infant was critically ill.
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "We were called to a residential property in Crewkerne by the ambulance service shortly before 2.45pm on Sunday 16 August.
Baby pronounced dead at the scene
"They informed us there was a young infant who was critically ill. Tragically, the baby was pronounced deceased at the scene."
The cause of the sudden death is being treated as unexplained following an initial forensic postmortem examination, the spokesman added.
Arrests and release under investigation
A decision was made to arrest a man and a woman on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child, so both parties had the opportunity to provide an account under caution, while in the presence of any legal representative they wished.
They have both been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
The spokesman said: "Our investigation into what happened remains at a very early stage. We would politely ask people not to speculate around the circumstances because there is still a great deal of information we need to ascertain and review to further our understanding of what occurred.
No wider risk to public safety
"We appreciate news of this child's death will cause great sadness, particularly in the local community, however we would like to reassure people we do not believe there is any wider risk to public safety."
