A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a two-week old baby in Heywood.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they were called last Friday, January 8, to the hospital regarding concerns over a baby girl.
She then died on Monday, January 11.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place this week the force said.
A murder investigation has been launched.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
GMP say investigations are ongoing with a scene likely to remain in place for several days.
Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This is a desperately sad incident where a baby girl has lost her life and we are doing what we can to support her loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
“Our investigation is ongoing; as always, we are keeping an open mind and have specialist officers working at the scene and on the investigation to establish the full facts of this case.
“This is a heart-breaking time and we ask the public to refrain from speculation and respect the family’s privacy at this time.
“Anyone with information should do the right thing and contact us with information so we can continue to try and ascertain the circumstances behind this tragedy.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 3400 quoting incident 1896 of 08/01/2021.
Or details can be passed anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
