Telford couple face murder charge over death of baby
A man and a woman from Telford were today charged with murder following the death of their 11 month old baby last year.
The pair, from St Georges, were initially arrested on suspicion of assault, which was later changed to murder after their baby died from serious head injuries.
They were released on bail after their baby was admitted to hospital, the man and women answered bail at Malinsgate Police Station this morning and have each been charged with three offences relating to the death.
Oliver Sargent was admitted to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford with serious head injuries on Friday 27 July, Oliver was transferred to the Birmingham Children’s Hospital were he died on Tuesday 31 July 2012.
Speaking about this investigation, DI Locke said: “I can confirm that Paul James Thomas, 28, and Ashlea Leanne Sargent, 19, were both charged with murder, causing and allowing the death of a child and child cruelty when they returned to Malinsgate Police Station this morning.
“Mr Thomas and Miss Sargent have been remanded in custody and should now be appearing at Birmingham Magistrates Court this afternoon.”
