Baby boy dies after police found him at home with serious injuries

The boy received treatment in hospital but despite the efforts of medical professionals, was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon (Picture: Liverpool Echo)

A three-month-old baby boy who was found unresponsive at a house in Seacombe has died after a man and a woman were charged with assault.

Merseyside Police said they were called to a property on Percy Road, Wirral, to reports of concern for the child at about midday on Sunday.

The infant was taken to hospital where injuries were found to his body, and he was pronounced dead this afternoon.

A man and a woman were charged with assault on Wednesday following the incident.

Klevi Pirjani, 36, and Nivalda Santos Pirjani, 33, both of Percy Road, 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 December 23.

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