Woman arrested after death of baby in Plymouth

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the baby's death

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 28th Apr 2026

A woman has been arrested after the death of a baby in Plymouth.

Police were called to the area of Charles Darwin Road and Pembroke Street at around 7:30pm on Monday 27th April after concerns were raised about the child.

The baby was confirmed dead at the scene.

A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and is currently in police custody.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the baby's death.

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