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Police Investigate Unexplained Death of Baby After Sudden Illness in Oxford

Officers opened an inquiry that treats the case as not suspicious.

Overview

  • Thames Valley Police were called to a Rose Hill address just before 9am on Saturday to reports that a baby was unwell.
  • The infant was taken to a local hospital and died a few hours later, according to a police statement offering condolences to the family.
  • The death is currently classified as unexplained but not suspicious as inquiries continue.
  • Officers visited the family home as part of standard procedure for sudden or unexplained deaths.
  • Witnesses reported seeing police, paramedics and critical care vehicles respond to the property.