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IOPC Investigates Bartley Green Baby’s Death After Woman Bailed on Neglect Charge

The watchdog review comes after officers carried out a morning welfare check at the property before responding to reports of a medical emergency later that afternoon.

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Overview

  • West Midlands Police found the infant in critical condition receiving CPR at a Culford Drive address on June 25.
  • Ambulance crews administered advanced life support before conveying the baby to Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
  • A 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect and has since been released on bail under strict conditions.
  • The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior police contact at the same property.
  • Neighbors have left flowers and teddy bears outside the home in Bartley Green, and police have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances.