Man and woman arrested over death of baby found dead in seafront hotel room in Newquay

A man and a woman have been arrested after a baby died at a hotel in a resort in Cornwall over the weekend. 

Police and paramedics were called to the Hotel Victoria in Newquay, Cornwall on Saturday to the concern for the welfare of a baby.

The infant died and police are treating the cause as unexplained with the child's next of kin also having been informed.

On Monday police confirmed a man and a woman were arrested in connection with the death - they have both been released on bail.

A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust added: 'We were called at 10.43hrs on Saturday 11 November to an incident in Newquay and sent two double-crewed land ambulances, a critical care car and an operations officer.' 

A full statement from Devon and Cornwall Police read: 'Police were called at 10.50am on Saturday 11 November to a property in Newquay following reports of concern for the welfare of a baby.

'The baby was pronounced deceased a short time later. Next of kin have been informed. 

'The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing.

'A 27-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child.

'They have been released on police bail whilst enquiries continue.'

MailOnline has approached the Victoria Hotel for more information on the tragic incident.