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Murder arrest after baby girl dies in Farnworth | Murder arrest after baby girl dies in Farnworth |
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 10-month-old girl died at a house. | |
The child was found unresponsive at a home in Crompton Street, Farnworth, near Bolton, at about 17:30 GMT on Friday, Greater Manchester Police said. | |
She was taken to hospital, where she died shortly after. | She was taken to hospital, where she died shortly after. |
Police said the 22-year-old man was being held in custody for questioning and tests to find out how the baby died were due to be carried out later. | |
Det Ch Insp Stuart Wilkinson said: "The investigation team is determined to understand how and why this little girl died. | Det Ch Insp Stuart Wilkinson said: "The investigation team is determined to understand how and why this little girl died. |
"We will be continuing with inquiries throughout the days and weeks ahead and I would encourage anyone who has information to please contact police." |
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