Two arrested after baby critically injured

A MAN and a woman have been arrested after a baby was admitted to hospital in a critical condition.

The boy, believed to be one month old, was taken to Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent, on Thursday.

He was later transferred to King’s College Hospital in London where his condition yesterday showed signs of improvement, according to police.

It is believed the child had a heart attack brought about by the nature of his injuries.

The baby had allegedly been raped and battered when he was admitted to hospital.

A Kent Police spokeswoman said: “Kent Police can confirm that a baby boy was admitted to hospital in Dartford at about 7am on Thursday in a critical condition.

“The baby was transferred to a hospital in London for further treatment where his condition this morning is described as showing signs of improvement.

“A 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, both from the Gravesend area, have been arrested in connection with the incident and have been released on police bail until Thursday 8 December while inquiries continue. This is an ongoing investigation.”