Greater Manchester Police have arrested three people following the murder of a seven-week-old baby.
Two men and a woman are being held on suspicion of murder.
Police conformed that the baby was taken to the Royal Oldham Hospital with a serious head injury last Saturday.
Detective Inspector Andy Cunliffe from Greater Manchester Police “This is a tragic case in which a very young baby has lost his life.
“We are determined to find out exactly what the circumstances were that led to him suffering such injuries.
“News of the death of such a little boy will no doubt come as a great shock to people.
“And I would like to try to reassure the community as much as I can that we have a team of detectives dedicated to working on this investigation, and they will today be interviewing the three people in our custody.
“If anyone has any information at all that they believe may assist us with our enquiries, then please get in touch and tell us what you know.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP’s Major Incident Team on 0161 856 1722 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.