Two charged after baby critically injured in Darlington

Two people have been charged after a baby sustained critical injuries in Darlington.  

Police were called to an address shortly before 2pm on Monday, May 26. 

Paramedics also attended, and a one-year-old baby was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, with critical injuries. 

The baby remains in a critical condition and is continuing to receive treatment in hospital. 

Two men, aged 24 and 25, and a 20-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the incident. 

The woman and 25-year-old man have since been charged with causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm. 

They have been remanded in custody to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court this morning (May 28). 

The 24-year-old man was released on bail.