Infant Hospitalised Following Disturbance in Plymouth
A two-month-old baby girl is receiving hospital treatment following an alleged assault in Plymouth on New Year's Day. Police were called to the scene in the Prince Rock area shortly after midnight on 1 January following reports of a disturbance.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police attended an address in the vicinity of Mainstone Avenue and Elliot Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the infant with injuries. The child was subsequently rushed to Bristol Children's Hospital for specialist care.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the baby's injuries are not being treated as life-threatening or life-changing. An 18-year-old male from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident.
The suspect was taken to Charles Cross police station for questioning and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Detectives are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the event.
Ongoing Enquiries and Community Impact
The investigation remains active as officers piece together the events that led to the infant's injuries. The arrest followed initial calls from residents who reported hearing shouting, leading to police intervention.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. The case highlights the serious nature of the allegations and the swift police response in the early hours of New Year's Day.
