Girl, 15, Arrested After Newborn Baby Found Dead In Home

A GIRL aged 15 has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead at a house in Herefordshire.

Cops raced to the home in Ross-on-Wye on March 24 following concerns for the tot's welfare and tragically discovered a body.

The schoolgirl was arrested on suspicion of murder and later released on police bail, cops confirmed.

They haven't released the age or gender of the baby but said the death is being treated as suspicious.

Next of kin have been informed and investigation are continuing.

Police Commander for Herefordshire, Superintendent Sue Thomas said: "Police were called at around 8.40am on Sunday, 24 March to reports of a concern for welfare for a newborn baby at a property in Ross-on-Wye.

"On attendance, the body of a baby was discovered. The baby's next of kin and the coroner have been informed.

"The death is being treated as suspicious and investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the baby's death.

"A 15-year-old girl from Ross-on-Wye has been arrested in connection with this incident and has been released on police bail while investigations are ongoing."

Ross-on-Wye is a small market town with a population of just 10,700 people.

The picturesque town is located on both the Rive Wye and the Forest of Dean.