BREAKING NEWS Police launch probe after baby passes away at home in 'unexplained' death
Police have launched an investigation after the 'unexplained' death of a baby at home.
Officers were called to an address in the Middlesbrough area of Teesside yesterday.
The tot died at the scene and Cleveland Police have since been carrying out enquiries.
A force spokesperson said: 'Officers were called to an address in Middlesbrough on Saturday, June 7, following the death of a baby.
'The death is being treated as unexplained and detectives have been carrying out some enquiries at the address.
'Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased child at this sad and difficult time.'
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