Death of newborn baby sparks police investigation

Probe under way following 'unexplained' death of newborn baby at house in Dundee.

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A newborn baby has died at a property in Dundee.

Police have launched an investigation following the death, which is being treated as unexplained.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 7.05 pm on Sunday 8 August, 2021, police received a report of a new born baby having died within a house in North Erskine Street, Dundee.

“A post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact circumstances of the death which police are currently treating as unexplained.

“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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