Viking Close Southport Update. Sadly a baby has died

Police can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following an incident yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 12 October).

At around 4.55pm, we received a report that a baby had suffered cardiac arrest at an address on Viking Close.

The baby was taken to hospital and sadly later passed away.

Officers remain at the scene today (Wednesday 13 October) while enquiries are being carried, as per normal procedures.