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Man and woman arrested over baby's death

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The baby died at a property on Nelson Way in Chadderton, Oldham

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the death of a baby at a home in Greater Manchester.

Officers went to a property on Nelson Way Chadderton, Oldham, shortly before 13:00 GMT over a concern for the welfare of the child.

The baby girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man aged 41 and a woman, 21, are being held on suspicion of child neglect. Greater Manchester Police said enquiries were "ongoing".

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