Man and woman arrested after child dies in Darlington

Police attended the scene on Friday night.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 14th Jan 2024
Last updated 14th Jan 2024

A man and woman has been arrested after a child suffered serious injuries and died in hospital in Darlington.

The youngster was found in a critical condition on Friday night.

Durham Police said:

‘A man in his 30s has also been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing serious injury to a child, and has been further arrested for murder.

‘A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing serious injury to a child.

‘Both remain in police custody while further inquiries are carried out.’

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