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Penang babysitter detained following death of 10-month-old infant
Police in Penang have detained a 25-year-old babysitter following the death of a 10-month-old boy in her care. The child was discovered in a weakened and lethargic condition after being fed multiple times.
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A 25-year-old babysitter has been taken into custody by Penang police following the death of a 10-month-old infant in her care. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's demise after he was found in a weakened and lethargic state.
According to initial reports, the babysitter discovered the boy in the unresponsive condition after feeding him milk on several occasions. Emergency services were alerted, but the infant was pronounced dead before medical intervention could be administered.
Police have launched a full investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of death. The babysitter remains in custody as inquiries continue, with authorities working to establish a timeline of events leading up to the child's collapse.
The case has been registered and detectives are examining all available evidence, including witness statements and medical information, to clarify the circumstances. Authorities have not yet released further details pending the completion of their preliminary investigation.