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Two women have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby girl died in a suspected neglect case.

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By . Martin Robinson . Two women have been arrested on suspicion of neglect following the death of a 13-month-old baby girl. The child was taken ill at a home in Great Barr, Birmingham, this morning and was taken by ambulance to the city's children's hospital where she died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Two women, aged 50 and 30, have been held by West Midlands Police. The youngest is believed to be the girl's mother and the other is understood to be its grandmother. Investigation: Police arrive at the Birmingham home where a 13-month-old child lived before she died.  Two women have been arrested on suspicion of neglect and are believed to be its mother and grandmother . A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'Crews arrived to find a baby girl in cardiac arrest and immediately commenced CPR at the scene. 'Due to the critical condition of the child, ambulance staff quickly transferred her to Birmingham Children’s Hospital whilst they continued advanced life support en route. 'Sadly, despite best efforts, the baby was later confirmed dead at hospital.' A West Midlands Police spokesman added: 'Two women have been arrested on suspicion of neglect and are currently helping with enquiries. 'A post mortem will take place in due course.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.