Two people have been arrested in Southampton on suspicion of child neglect.

A 47-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were held after police were called to Bluebell Road in Swaythling on Wednesday.

Both people arrested on suspicion of causing assault/ill treatment/neglect/abandonment of a child to cause unnecessary suffering/injury.

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They were also arrested on suspicion of cultivating a cannabis plant.

They remain in police custody at the current time.

Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the child involved is being supported by the relevant agencies.