Infant found dead at Adelaide hotel after welfare check

Police are investigating the death of a baby found in an Adelaide motel room.

Emergency crews were called to the Tollgate Motel in Glen Osmond about 9am on Saturday for a welfare check.

By the time they arrived, the infant had died.

Investigators remained at the motel in Adelaide’s foothills for at least five hours, paying particular attention to one room.

Guests were also asked if they had recently seen a child or baby at the property.

Neighbours reported a large emergency response, with up to seven police vehicles seen in the motel car park during the day.

Few details about the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death have been released at this stage.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.