Police investigating the murder of a five-month-old baby have today arrested her parents . The child 's father , 25 , and mother , 25 , from Perry Barr , Birmingham , were held after their daughter died yesterday afternoon . Police were called to their home at just before 1am yesterday morning because the baby was said to be suffering breathing difficulties . House : A baby was found dead at this home in Perry Barr , Birmingham yesterday this afternoon . The child was taken to Birmingham Children 's Hospital but died hours later . A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : 'The death is being treated as suspicious ; a post mortem will take place today to establish the exact cause of death . ' A 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently helping police with their inquiries ' . An ambulance crew was the first to arrive at the home on Tuesday evening , at around 11.45pm . Investigations : A 25-year-old man and 22-year-old woman , who may be the child 's parents , were arrested by West Midlands Police . A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman added : 'We sent a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance crew was also in attendance . 'The youngster was taken to Birmingham Children 's Hospital but due to the police investigation we can not reveal any further details . ' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Police say baby had breathing problems and died yesterday afternoon . Her father , 25 , and her mother , 22 , arrested in Perry Barr , Birmingham .