28/09/2007

Man Released In Injured Baby Case

A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault in Co Cork after a baby suffered serious head injuries, had been released without charge.

Gardaí were contacted after the eight-month-old boy was admitted to Cork University Hospital last month.

The man was arrested in Cork City on Thursday morning, but was released on Thursday night.

Gardaí confirmed that a file will be sent to the DPP and said that the investigation into the case is continuing.

The baby, who was on a life support system, is now reported to be in a serious, but stable, condition in hospital.

(KMcA)

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