Police rule out 'foul play' over baby's death

A baby was found dead in a house on Nelson Way in Chadderton

Police investigating the death of a baby have said a post-mortem examination had found "nothing to suggest foul play".

The baby girl was found dead at a house in Chadderton, Oldham, on 9 February.

Officers had been called to Nelson Way shortly before 13:00 GMT over a concern for the welfare of a child, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The force said an investigation into how the baby died was still ongoing.

A 41-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman who were earlier arrested on suspicion of child neglect have since been bailed pending inquiries, it added.

GMP said the baby girl was pronounced dead at the scene "despite the best efforts of paramedics".

Det Supt Matthew Walker said: "Getting answers for this baby and her loved ones is paramount and that is at the heart of everything we do."

He urged anyone with information about the baby's death to come forward.