Police have launched an investigation after the 'unexplained' death of a baby at home.

Officers were called to an address in the Middlesbrough area of Teesside yesterday.

Sadly the child died at the scene and Cleveland Police has confirmed that the death is being treated as unexplained.

Detectives have since been carrying out enquiries in the area.

A force spokesperson said: 'Officers were called to an address in Middlesbrough on Saturday, June 7, following the death of a baby.