Police in Nicosia have arrested a 28-year-old father after his three-month-old son was diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome following admission to hospital in serious condition.
Nicosia CID is investigating the baby abuse case after doctors at Makarios Hospital concluded the boy was suffering from shaken baby syndrome.
According to police, the baby, who lives with his parents in Nicosia, was taken to Makarios Hospital three days ago in serious condition. After medical examinations, doctors concluded the child was suffering from shaken baby syndrome.
Authorities were put on alert, with Nicosia CID investigators collecting evidence. An arrest warrant was issued against the baby’s 28-year-old father who was arrested.
The 28-year-old is being investigated for offences including causing grievous bodily harm, child exposure, child abuse of a child under 16, and other negligent acts aimed at bodily harm.
The three-month-old boy remains hospitalised at Makarios Hospital, whilst Nicosia CID investigations continue, with statements being taken and all circumstances under which the injury occurred being examined.
