Police guard Island property following arrests and toddler fighting for life
An unnamed man and woman, believed to be a couple, of the same address in Dairy Crest Drive in Newport, were arrested yesterday (Saturday).
The man, 31, and woman, 27, are being held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
They are being held in custody amid further investigation into why a one-year-old child, from the same Newport address, was taken to hospital on Friday (August 1) in "a serious condition," a police spokesperson confirmed.
The road where an arrested couple live and from where a baby was taken to hospital. (Image: County Press)
Police remain outside the address of arrested suspects (Image: County Press) The youngster's current condition has yet to be confirmed.
Officers were called to the Newport property at 11.34am on Friday.
Neighbours told the County Press they saw paramedics and ambulances at the property earlier, at around 7.30am.
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One neighbour said: "I couldn't believe what I saw. A paramedic arrived between 7.30am and 7.45am, then two ambulances arrived.
"Then they carried out the baby, and you could just see, the child was limp.
"I couldn't sleep that night thinking about it all. It's knocked me for six."
Other neighbours also spoke about the incident.
One said he saw ambulances turn up at the couple's home and was "genuinely shocked".
Another said the woman had been living there for at least 12 years, with the partner moving in, in recent years.
They were described as "people who kept themselves to themselves".
All day yesterday, police officers from the mainland were posted outside. The house was unoccupied, confirmed police.
(Image: County Press)
(Image: County Press) The news has sparked an outpouring of emotion on social media.
On the CP Facebook page, Jan Woods said: "There are simply no words. Why, oh why? It's beyond my comprehension."
Mavis Slater added: "My prayers are with the baby."
Jasmin Callan said: "That poor, poor bubba! Why, just why! I really hope the little angel pulls through."
Michael Donnellan added: "I hope baby gets better soon."
Police are continuing to investigate the incident and the circumstances that led to the child's worrying condition."
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