Man and woman bailed by South Yorkshire Police after arrest over death of baby girl

A man and woman have been bailed by South Yorkshire Police after being questioned over the death of a baby girl.
By Claire Lewis
Published 17th Sep 2020, 08:14 BST
Updated 17th Sep 2020, 09:39 BST
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The 31-year-old woman and 38-year-old man, both from Athersley, Barnsley, were arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a four-month-old baby girl on Monday, September 14.

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Police were called to Barnsley Hospital on May 16 after reports that a baby had suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’.

A cordon of police tape (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)A cordon of police tape (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)
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The baby never recovered from those injuries and her life support was withdrawn.

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A post mortem examination was carried out this week and the cause of death was ‘unascertained, pending further medical enquiries’.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Etheridge said: “We have a dedicated team of officers assigned to this investigation.”

South Yorkshire Police said: “The man and woman arrested in connection with this incident were released on police bail yesterday evening while the investigation continues.

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“We continue to appeal for information which could assist our enquiries.”

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