20/09/2007

Teenage Mum Arrested Over Baby's Death

An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the death of her 11-month-old daughter in Norfolk.

The baby reportedly suffered breathing difficulties at an address in Great Yarmouth on Sunday and an ambulance was called.

She was taken to hospital, where she later died. A post-mortem examination revealed that she died from head injuries.

The 18-year-old mother was arrested on Thursday. A 16-year-old boy, reported to be her boyfriend, was also arrested in connection with the baby's death.

(KMcA)


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