A baby has been found dead at a home with police launching a probe to determine the circumstances around the "unexplained" incident.

Officers were called to an address in Middlesbrough following reports of a death of a baby on Sunday morning. ‌

As reported by the Mirror , Cleveland Police have since contacted the baby's family and are with them. ‌

The force said in a statement: " Officers were called to an address in Middlesbrough earlier today, Sunday 7 June, following the death of a baby.

"The death is being treated as unexplained and detectives have been carrying out some enquiries at the address.

"Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased child at this sad and difficult time." Article continues below

Cleveland Police have been contacted for further comment.

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