POLICE in Cumbria are reviewing new information linked to an investigation into the death of a baby boy at a scandal hit maternity unit seven years ago.

Joshua Titcombe died aged nine days old after midwives involved in his care at Furness General Hospital failed to notice he was suffering from a treatable infection.

Now, the senior detective who carried out the investigation into his death is considering findings made last week by the Nursing and Midwifery Council on evidence provided during a disciplinary hearing held by the regulatory body.

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The hearing, held at the NMC's London headquarters, concluded poor care caused the little boy to lose a 'significant chance of survival' after his birth in 2008.

Detective Inspector Doug Marshall said: "I can confirm that a complaint has been received by Cumbria Constabulary and I am currently reviewing it."

DCI Marshall was in charge of a full investigation into the death of little Joshua, from Dalton, which was launched in March 2011.

At its peak, the case involved 15 officers and was widened to look into the deaths of 18 infants and two mothers who died at the Barrow unit between 2004 and 2013 as well as 14 other births that resulted in complications.

However, the force announced in April last year that no formal charges would be brought forward.

The decision followed the publication of the Morecambe Bay Investigation Report in March last year by Dr Bill Kirkup who concluded that 11 babies and one mother had died as a direct result of poor care at the unit over a nine year period.

Yesterday, Joshua's father, patient safety expert James Titcombe, OBE, said: "I am pleased this is being looked into by Cumbria police.

"It's reassuring that officers are scrutinising the new information."