A baby boy who was found unresponsive at a house last Sunday has died in hospital, police have confirmed.
The tot, only three months old, was rushed to hospital and was left fighting for his life after suffering horror injuries.
Emergency services raced out to a home on Percy Road in Seacombe, Wirral, Merseyside at around midday following reports of concern for the child.
Medics described the baby’s condition as critical. Police have no confirmed that he passed away from his injuries, The Mirror reports.
Klevi Pirjani, 36, and Nivadla Santos Pirjani, 33, both of Percy Road, were both charged with causing grievous bodily harm and with wounding with intent.
Police said the pair appeared at Liverpool Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday where they were remanded in custody. They are set to be back in dock, this time at Liverpool Crown Court on December 23.
Merseyside Police released a statement confirming the tragic death on Friday afternoon.
A spokesperson for the Force said: “At about midday on Sunday, we were called to a property on Percy Road to reports of concern for the child. The infant was taken to hospital to be assessed where injuries were found to his body.
“The boy received treatment in hospital but despite the efforts of medical professionals, was sadly pronounced deceased this afternoon (Friday 29 November). We charged a man and woman with assault after a baby boy was found unresponsive at a house in Seacombe on Sunday (24 November).
“Klevi Pirjani, 36 years, and Nivalda Santos Pirjani, 33 years, both of Percy Road, Seacombe were charged with causing grievous bodily harm and Section 18 wounding with intent. They were remanded into custody and are due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 23 December.”
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