A MURDER investigation has been launched after a one-month-old baby boy died in Newbury.

Police were called to a home in Ashridge Court, in Newbury, by South Central Ambulance Service at about 1.50am on Saturday, May 9.

It followed reports that a one-month-old baby boy was in cardiac arrest.

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Thames Valley Police said the baby, called Colby Lawton, was taken to hospital for treatment but later died.

He was born on Friday, April 10, this year.

Police have said the baby's cause of death is currently unknown. 

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Two people from Newbury, a 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, have been arrested today (Thursday, May 14) on suspicion of murder in connection with the investigation. 

They are in police custody.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: “This is a tragic and distressing incident and I understand that this news will cause a great deal of concern and upset in the community.

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“I would like to reassure people that we are carrying out a full and thorough investigation. We have arrested two people in connection with Colby’s death and they are currently in police custody.

“Members of the public may have seen a police presence in and around Ashridge Court since Saturday. I would encourage anyone with any questions or particular concerns to speak to our officers.

“Additionally, if anyone has any information which they think could be relevant to our investigation, I would urge them to call the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101, quoting reference number 43200136471, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also make a report online.”