Baby boy fighting for his life as man and woman charged with assault

Police were called to a property on Percy Road, Seacombe, to reports of concern for the child
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A man and woman have been charged with assault after a baby boy was found unresponsive at a house. Police were called to a property on Percy Road in Seacombe at around midday on Sunday, 24 November, 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’s condition is described as critical.

Klevi Pirjani, 36, and Nivalda Santos Pirjani, 33, both of Percy Road, Seacombe have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and Section 18 wounding with intent. They were remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday), where they were further remanded to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 23 December.

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