Baby dies a week after being found in critical condition by cops in emergency at house with man arrested
A BABY has died a week after being found in a critical condition by police following an emergency at a home.
Emergency services rushed to a house in Newport, South Wales, after the alarm was raised about the baby’s health.
The baby was quickly taken to hospital in a critical condition but hopes were raised after it was stabilised by healthcare professionals.
However, police have now said the baby tragically passed away a week later, “despite their best efforts”.
A 35-year-old man from Blaenavon, 15 miles away from the home, has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
Police say the unnamed man remains in police custody as their investigation continues.
The name of the baby and its age have not been revealed, and police have not yet given a cause of death.
Witnesses saw ambulances and police cars attend the scene and say a criminal investigations team remained at the property for hours after emergency services first arrived.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We received a report of a medical emergency at an address in Gaer Vale, Newport at around 6.30am on Tuesday 4 March.
“Officers and paramedics attended, and a baby was taken to hospital where it remained in a stable condition.
“The baby has now sadly died.
“A 35-year-old man from Blaenavon was arrested on suspicion of child neglect. He remains in custody at this time.”