A couple at the centre of an investigation into the serious assault of a 1-year-old girl have been bailed, as Police work to establish the full circumstances of how the girl became hospitalised.
A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from Newport, were arrested on Friday night on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
It follows the hospital admission of a baby girl that morning, as first reported by Island Echo.
The youngster was rushed to the emergency department and has since been airlifted to Southampton General Hospital, where today she is said to be receiving blood transfusions.
Detectives investigating the incident have now bailed their 2 suspects – understood to be the girl’s legal guardians but not biological parents.
They have been released on conditional police bail until 1st November.
Police say they have a dedicated team working on the case, which has shocked the local community.
Inspector Oly Greenhowe of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has today said:
“This is understandably a troubling incident for the community, and we want to reassure residents that a dedicated team of officers is actively working to establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened.
“While we carry out those enquiries, we are urging people to stop speculating online about this case. Speculation and the spread of rumours are not only unhelpful, but they can actively hinder the progress of our investigation. If people have relevant information on this incident, then they should contact the police directly”.
Anyone with information can contact Police on 101 or online quoting 44250344990.
UPDATE SUNDAY – Tragically, the 1-year-old girl at the centre of the investigation has died in hospital.
Read the latest at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/tragedy-as-1-year-old-girl-dies-days-after-newport-assault/.
So who would like to come and have a cuppa tea with these 2. Would love to know what they were thinking
I hope the parents have been moved off the island with protection because over morrow when people hear the child has died they will need to be safe from retribution!
Rest in peace little one .
What is happening I’ve read the latest statement which says the poor child has passed away, this is disgusting why have the been released?
There names and faces are on FB, of the accused individuals this case, there is no hiding now.