
Two charged as Darlington baby 'critically injured'
Two people have been charged after a baby was seriously injured.Emergency services were called to a house in Waltham Close in Branksome, Darlington, at 13:45 BST on Monday.A one-year-old baby with critical injuries was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary for further treatment, Durham Police said.Craig Neill, 25, and Amy Cave, 20, have been charged with causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm.
A 24-year-old man was released on bail.A force spokesperson said: "The baby remains in a critical condition and is continuing to receive treatment in hospital."The pair are due to appear in Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court later.A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call at 13.45 on Monday 26 May to reports of a person unwell at a private address in Darlington. "We dispatched two ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, and a clinical team leader to the scene."
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