Police investigate the death of Bideford baby

POLICE are investigating the death of a baby who died in hospital yesterday (Tuesday). Officers were called to an address in Bideford following reports that a two-and-a-half-week-old baby was seriously ill. The infant was taken to North Devon District Hos

POLICE are investigating the death of a baby who died in hospital yesterday (Tuesday).Officers were called to an address in Bideford following reports that a two-and-a-half-week-old baby was seriously ill.The infant was taken to North Devon District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.The baby boy's 25-year-old mother and 35-year-old father were at home at the time the ambulance was called. A statement released by police said: "As is normal in all unexpected deaths, the police were called and are working with medical professionals to help determine the cause of death.