A three-week-old baby has died after being stabbed at home with his mother in the UK. Emergency services were reportedly called to the Portland Close property on Wednesday, October 2, where they found a woman, 21, and her child suffering from life-threatening injuries. Both were rushed to hospital and the baby boy remained in a critical condition for several days. Medics said the youngster required round-the-clock care, but despite the best efforts of staff he died on October 6.
According to reports, a man known to the victims, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Cole, of Northumbria Police, said: ‘This is a devastating time for the baby’s family. ‘Specialist officers continue to offer them support and I know the community in Wallsend are by their side too. ‘It is impossible to imagine what they are going through and I would ask the public to continue to respect the family’s privacy at this time.
(Metro UK)
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