Baby boy dies after being found in 'life threatening condition' in Cambridgeshire town

A baby has died after being found in "life-threatening condition" in a market town.

Police were called by the East of England Ambulance Service to a street in March, at 11am on Saturday, January 3.

Upon arrival they found ambulance workers treating a baby boy in a serious, life-threatening condition.

The baby was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died on Thursday, January 8.

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Two people have been arrested

Following the tots death officials have said a post-mortem examination is set to take place to determine the cause.

Police say investigations into the incident are still ongoing.

Two people, a 25-year-old woman and 22-year-old man, both from March, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of Class B/C drug.

They have both since been released on bail and have been asked to return on April 2.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "The baby boy died on Thursday, 8 January.

"A post-mortem examination is set to take place to determine the cause of death.

"The investigation is ongoing."

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