The death of an 11-week-old baby in Newtown is being investigated by Dyfed-Powys Police with Powys County Council helping their inquiries, it has emerged.
Dyfed-Powys Police received a report that an infant had died at an address in Newtown on 20 May, although it has only just become public.
The incident was referred to Her Majesty’s Coroner and as a result, a forensic post mortem was conducted to establish the cause of death.
Dyfed-Powys Police say that this was inconclusive and further forensic tests are being done to find the cause of death.
DCI Martin Slevin,
“The infant’s parents are being supported by specially trained officers, their family and
Alison Bulman, Powys County Council’s Corporate Director for children and adults, (social services) said: “We are aware of the death of an 11-week-old infant, which is being investigated by Dyfed-Powys Police and will offer our assistance during the course of their investigation.
“Our thoughts are with the family and we will provide support to them during this difficult time.”
A man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released under investigation.
Inquiries into the circumstances are still ongoing.
By Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Service Reporter