Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a one month old baby who died at her home in Taveuni earlier this week.

Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the baby's mother breast fed the baby and went off to sleep.

The mother woke up in the middle of the night to check up on the baby however there was no response.

Police are now awaiting the post mortem result to determine the cause of the baby's death.

Meanwhile, Sigatoka Police are questioning a mini van driver who allegedly attempted to rape a 22 year passenger yesterday.

Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the 22 year old student was a passenger in the minivan when the 28 year old driver stopped the van in Sigatoka and allegedly assaulted the student in an attempt to rape her.

Sokomuri said a passerby raised the alarm and reported the matter to the police following which the driver was arrested.