Two arrested after baby found dead on Hull cycle path

Police have arrested two people after a baby was found dead on a cycle path.

Detectives in Hull have closed off an area of pathway between Rockford Avenue and Lamorna Avenue after a member of the public made the grim discovery last night.

Humberside Police were called to the scene at around 7.15pm yesterday.

A police spokesman said: “Officers attended right away and closed off the area for the body to be recovered and for initial inquiries to take place.

“As a result of the initial investigation, two people, a man and woman, have been arrested and are helping police with inquiries at this time.”