Somersworth Police investigating death of month-old infant

SOMERSWORTH - Somersworth Police are investigating the death of an infant that occurred on Tuesday.
The tragic incident unfolded around 6:10 a.m. as the city's police, fire and rescue personnel responded to an unidentified Somersworth residence for a report of month-old child who was not breathing and nonresponsive.
Upon arrival it was confirmed the infant was lifeless, prompting responder to begin life-saving efforts, which continued upon arrival at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover.
Medical staff at WDH were also unable to revive the infant.
An autopsy was performed later on Wednesday, but the results were not released.
A press release sent today confirms a joint investigation involving the Somersworth Police and state Medical Examiner's Office continues.
A cause and manner of death will be determined at a later time and will be based upon further investigation and medical studies.
No other information relating to the case was released.
If anyone has information relative to this investigation, the Somersworth Police urges they contact the Investigations Division at 603-692-3131, or leave an anonymous tip by phone at 603-692-9111 or online by visiting https://www.somersworth.com/police/webforms/submit-tip