Tragedy as mum finds her baby dead on the sofa while staying overnight with friend

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A baby boy died after being found 'unresponsive' on the sofa at a friend's house, an inquest hearing has been told. Tion-Jai Steven Williams was four months old at the time of the tragedy in December last year.

At the opening of an inquest at Rochdale Coroner's Court on Monday morning (October 9). Police Coroner's Officer Kathy Skelton said: "He was found responsive by his mother on the sofa at her friend's house where they had been staying overnight." She said CPR was commenced, an ambulance was called and the child was taken to the Royal Oldham Hospital, however he 'sadly passed away.' READ MORE: 'Loud bangs' heard as man 'with weapon' arrested after Co-op windows smashed in Manchester READ MORE: Huge police response called to pub in early hours after woman is viciously attacked Area Coroner Catherine McKenna said any third-party involvement or suspicious circumstances had 'ruled out.' The cause of death that had been offered was 'unascertained in the context of an unsafe infant sleeping environment' Ms Skelton said. "I am satisfied that an inquest is required by law and formally open and adjourn the inquest," Ms McKenna said.

She said the case would be reviewed next month when further dates would be scheduled. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Sign up to our Oldham newsletter to get the latest updates to your inbox