Arrest in Victorian baby death A MALE friend of a Melbourne mother has been arrested over the death of her baby boy. Paramedics found the body of the 12-month-old boy after being called to a home in Richmond on May 15. Police say the death is suspicious. A male friend of the boy's mother was arrested on Thursday and interviewed by detectives. No charges have been laid at this time. Police had previously questioned and released a 31-year-old Richmond woman and a 30-year-old Burwood man.