A couple in their twenties have been arrested following the death of a baby in Newquay at the weekend.

The man and a woman aged 26 and 27 respectively were arrested on Saturday morning (November 11) after police were called to an address at the town, reportedly a hotel, at around 10:50am after receiving reports about concern for the welfare of a baby. Sadly the baby was pronounced dead a short time later. The baby’s next of kin have been informed.

Police say the death is currently being treated as unexplained and they are carrying out enquiries.

In the meantime the 27-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child. They have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called at 10.50am on Saturday 11 November to a property in Newquay following reports of concern for the welfare of a baby.

“The baby was pronounced deceased a short time later. Next of kin have been informed. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing.

“A 27-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child. They have been released on police bail whilst enquiries continue.”