TWO people have been arrested in Elche over the death of a six-month-old baby.

The boy died on Monday(May 24) at Elche General Hospital after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest.

The initial diagnosis was sudden death but an autopsy revealed the baby had internal injuries.

His 35-year-old mother and 44-year-old stepfather were detained by the Policia Nacional on suspicion of homicide.

A secrecy order on the investigation has been placed by an Elche court.

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