Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a baby boy.

The baby was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital in an “unresponsive” state and died there on July 27, according to Lancashire Police.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing and allowing the death of a child and child neglect.

Both men, residents of Blackpool, have been released on conditional bail while further inquiries are conducted.

Police responded to a call at the hospital on July 27 at 7:15pm. “Very sadly, the baby boy was pronounced deceased a short time later,” a police spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added, “An ongoing investigation is aimed at establishing the circumstances leading up to the baby boy’s death. A Home Office post-mortem examination has taken place. The cause of the baby’s death is awaiting further investigation.”