Two men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a three-month-old baby. The infant was found unresponsive while camping with family in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire.
Police were called to land off Strawberry Lane at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday following reports that the child had gone into cardiac arrest. Paramedics pronounced the baby dead shortly after their arrival.
The four individuals arrested in connection with the incident are a 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman from south Staffordshire, a 20-year-old woman from Wolverhampton, and an 18-year-old man from Walsall. All four have since been released on bail with conditions.
Officers cordoned off an area of the Wyrley and Essington Branch Canal Local Nature Reserve, near a fishing lake, over the weekend as investigations continued. Drone images from the scene showed multiple tents and camping chairs set up near fishing platforms.
Detective Inspector Josh Lee, from the child protection team, stated that investigators are working to gather further evidence and are keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances of the death. He emphasized that the incident is being treated as isolated and urged the public to rely on official updates to avoid spreading unconfirmed claims.
Local councilor Robert Duncan acknowledged the community's distress and stressed the importance of allowing emergency services to conduct their work with dignity and privacy. He stated he would provide further updates once confirmed details are released.