Investigation ongoing following the death of an infant at a property

Shortly before 8am yesterday (Thursday 8 April) officers were called to an address in Glen Park Avenue, Glenfield, by the East Midlands Ambulance Service reporting the death of an infant at the property.

Officers attended and following initial enquiries, a 33-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident.

He has since been released on bail.

The cause of the infant’s death is currently being treated as unexplained. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Detective Inspector Henry Henderson said: “This is an extremely sad incident involving the death of an infant at a property.

“As part of our initial enquiries, a man was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on bail.

“Our investigation is continuing."