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Woman arrested after 14-week-old baby girl dies in Stockport

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after the death of a 14-week-old baby girl. Emergency services went to a home in North Reddish in Stockport after a concern for welfare call at about 10:50 BST on Saturday. The child was taken to hospital on Sunday but later died, Greater Manchester Police said. A 36-year-old woman remains in custody for questioning, the force added. A police spokeswoman said: "We are keeping an open mind and following all available lines of enquiry at this time. "A scene will remain in place whilst we conduct our investigation, which is still in its early stages." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Men aged 37 and 51 are detained on suspicion of money laundering after two cars were stopped in Eccles. There were no passengers on board and the driver was safely removed from the motorway after the incident. One victim described how having to spend time with PC Rickard made her shake with anxiety. Sir Stephen Watson says next year's summit will be a 'vast' operation for Greater Manchester Police. There were 16 fi

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Woman arrested after 14-week-old baby girl dies in Stockport

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after the death of a 14-week-old baby girl. Emergency services went to a home in North Reddish in Stockport after a concern for welfare call at about 10:50 BST on Saturday. The child…

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after the death of a 14-week-old baby girl. Emergency services went to a home in North Reddish in Stockport after a concern for welfare call at about 10:50 BST on…

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