Teen girl questioned about baby's injuries

A 17-year-old girl and 21-year-old man have been arrested and bailed after a three month old baby was taken to hospital with a bleed on his brain.

Published 6th Apr 2016

A 17-year-old girl and 21-year-old man have been arrested and bailed after a three month old baby was taken to hospital with a bleed on his brain.

Lancashire Police has issued a statement, saying:

"Police were contacted at around 1am yesterday after a three-month-old baby boy had been admitted to the Royal Blackburn Hospital the previous afternoon from an address on Infirmary Street in Blackburn.

"The child was subsequently transferred to the Manchester Children’s Hospital with a bleed to the brain. The child is described as being in a very poorly condition.

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"An investigation is underway and remains in its early stages.

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"A man aged 21 and a woman aged 17, both from Blackburn were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent and have been bailed to July 6."

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