A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a three-week-old boy in Birmingham on Tuesday 18 October.

West Midlands Police were called to Dovey Road in Sparkhill just after 3.40am and baby was not breathing.

He was taken to hospital by paramedics but pronounced dead a short time later.

A man, aged 29 was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

A woman aged 26 suffered injuries which are not believed to be life threatening in the same incident and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A second woman was taken to hospital to be treated for a head injury, and has since been discharged.

Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.

Insp Neil Kirkpatrick, in charge of policing in the area, said: “This is a real tragedy and our thoughts go out to everyone involved.

“We’ll have extra officers in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance.”