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| Birmingham woman arrested after baby dies | Birmingham woman arrested after baby dies |
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| Police have arrested a 37-year-old woman after the death of a baby in Birmingham on Wednesday | Police have arrested a 37-year-old woman after the death of a baby in Birmingham on Wednesday |
| A woman, 37, has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after the death of a baby in Birmingham. | A woman, 37, has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after the death of a baby in Birmingham. |
| Officers were called to reports of an infant suffering a medical emergency on Culford Drive, in Bartley Green, at about 16:30 BST on Wednesday. | Officers were called to reports of an infant suffering a medical emergency on Culford Drive, in Bartley Green, at about 16:30 BST on Wednesday. |
| West Midlands Police said the baby boy was taken to hospital, where he sadly died. | West Midlands Police said the baby boy was taken to hospital, where he sadly died. |
| "We understand the concerns of the community of this incident, but we would ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances," a spokesperson said. | "We understand the concerns of the community of this incident, but we would ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances," a spokesperson said. |
| The woman remains in police custody for questioning. | The woman remains in police custody for questioning. |
| One neighbour told the BBC the baby's death was "heartbreaking" and something she never thought would happen on her doorstep. | One neighbour told the BBC the baby's death was "heartbreaking" and something she never thought would happen on her doorstep. |
| Another described it as a "close" and friendly community, with people in the cul-de-sac often helping one another out. | Another described it as a "close" and friendly community, with people in the cul-de-sac often helping one another out. |
| West Midlands Ambulance said its crews were called to a private address at 16:36 and, on arrival, found a baby in a critical condition receiving CPR. | |
| It added the child was taken to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. | |
| "Sadly, despite everyone's best efforts, the baby could not be saved and was confirmed dead shortly after arrival at hospital," a spokesperson said. | |
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