27 May, 2021 @ 15:45
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Couple are arrested on suspicion of killing six-month-old baby boy on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca couple jailed as murder probe continues over death of a six-month old baby in Spain

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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Alex Trelinski

Alex worked for 30 years for the BBC as a presenter, producer and manager. He covered a variety of areas specialising in sport, news and politics. After moving to the Costa Blanca over a decade ago, he edited a newspaper for 5 years and worked on local radio.

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