Two arrests made after baby found in serious condition in Newport
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police officers were called to a property yesterday morning
Two people have been arrested after a baby was found in a serious condition on the Isle of Wight.
Emergency services were called to a home in the Newport area yesterday morning (Friday 1st August 2025).
A man and a woman are being questioned on suspicion of grevious bodily harm with intent.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police spokesperson said:
"We were called at 11.34am on Friday, August 1 to a report of a one-year-old child being taken to hospital in a serious condition.
"Officers attended an address on Dairy Crest Drive, Newport, in connection with this.
"A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from Newport, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and are currently in police custody."
Anyone with information is being urged to call Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police on 101, quoting reference number 44250344990.