Body of newborn baby discovered on cycle path

Detectives in Hull closed off an area of pathway between Rockford Avenue and Lamorna Avenue after a member of the public made the discovery last night.

Humberside Police were called to the scene at around 7.15pm yesterday.

A police spokesman said: “Officers attended right away and closed off the area for the body to be recovered and for initial inquiries to take place.

“As a result of the initial investigation, two people, a man and woman, have been arrested and are helping police with inquiries at this time.”