The heartbroken parents of a baby girl who died at less than one day old have vowed to 'never give up the fight' for answers over her death.
Today police launched a gross negligence manslaughter investigation after baby Polly Lindon died less than 24 hours after being born at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester on Monday, March 13.
Kimberley Lindop, little Polly's mother, told the Manchester Evening News: "We will never give up the fight.
"We will find out exactly what happened in the hours leading up to Polly’s death.
"A baby couldn’t be loved anymore - she is our everything and she lives on in her brothers and sister every day."
Concerns over Polly's death were raised by the coroner and "after careful consideration" an investigation was launched by the Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team.
In a tribute issued earlier today through Greater Manchester Police, Polly's family - who live in Tameside - said: "As Polly’s parents we would like to thank everyone at GMP for their continual efforts everyday in gaining us answers.
"Our beautiful brave baby girl Polly, we love you and miss you every day. Sleep tight my darling."
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis of GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “First, I want to express my condolences to the parents of Polly at what is an extremely difficult time for them.
"Our thoughts will remain with them as we carry out our investigation.
“A number of hospital staff have been spoken to as witnesses by officers and no arrests have been made at this time.
“The hospital trust has been fully cooperative with the police and all relevant authorities have been kept informed.
"The investigation into Polly’s death is ongoing and her family will continue to be kept updated in relation to any significant developments.”
A Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust spokeswoman said: “GMP are investigating an incident that happened in March 2023.
"Our thoughts continue to be with the family and we are co-operating fully with the police investigation.”
