Pair face 'no further action' over baby's death
Police say a file can now be prepared for the coroner
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A man and a woman arrested after a baby died unexpectedly will face no further action, police have confirmed.
Officers went to an address in Buffett Way, Colchester, on 12 May amid concerns for the welfare of a baby. The infant died in hospital the following day.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said "the fullest and most expedient investigation possible" had been carried out.
They added: "Following that investigation and a post-mortem [examination], we have released the man and woman arrested from their bail conditions and they will face no further action."
A file could now be prepared for the coroner, the force added.
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