Man and woman released by police following 'unexplained' death of baby girl in Blackpool

Two people arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby girl was found dead in Blackpool have been released under investigation.
Police officers at the back of a van in Marton Drive, South ShorePolice officers at the back of a van in Marton Drive, South Shore
Police officers at the back of a van in Marton Drive, South Shore

The pair, a 21-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, were arrested yesterday (February 8)

It came after police were yesterday called to reports of an unresponsive 13-month-old baby an address in Marton Drive, South Shore at 8am.

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Baby girl dies in 'unexplained' circumstances in Blackpool, police say
Police officers at the back of a van in Marton Drive, South ShorePolice officers at the back of a van in Marton Drive, South Shore
Police officers at the back of a van in Marton Drive, South Shore
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A police spokesman said: "A post mortem examination has been carried out but the cause of death remains unexplained at this stage."

DCI Lee Wilson of Blackpool Police, said: “Our thoughts are with the child’s family at this incredibly sad and difficult time.

"This is not being treated as a murder investigation, however enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death.”