Lancashire Constabulary was called by paramedics to a property in Garsdale Road, Ribbleton, at 12.18pm. on Wednesday (August 3). Emergency crews took the child to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment, but he was pronounced dead later that day. Police said the death is being treated as “unexplained” and an investigation is ongoing. The boy’s name has not been released. READ MORE: Pregnant mum-of-five given 24 hours to live faces heartbreaking race against time A spokesman for the force said: “We were called by North West Ambulance Service to an address in Garsdale Road, Ribbleton, Preston, at 12.18pm. on Wednesday August 3, following reports that a five-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive. The baby was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he sadly died later in the day. “Our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.” READ NEXT:
