Two held after baby's death

TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a baby girl.

The 15-month-old child was taken to the Royal Oldham Hospital on Tuesday night after having a suspected cardiac arrest, Greater Manchester Police said. She died a short time later.

A 28-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

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It is understood that the woman is the mother of the baby, but the man is not the father.

Police received a report from the ambulance service about the little girl shortly after 7.30pm, Greater Manchester Police said. "The man and woman were arrested shortly afterwards."

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