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Irish Mirror
National
Nicola Donnelly

Couple arrested in relation to assault on nine-week-old baby released without charge

A couple arrested in relation to an alleged assault on a then nine-week old baby have both been released without charge.

A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecution on the case.

The man and woman - both aged in their 30s - were arrested on Tuesday.

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The male was detained at Drogheda Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. He was released on Wednesday evening.

The female was detained at Dundalk Garda Station under the same section and released yesterday afternoon (THURSDAY).

The infant is still being treated at Dublin’s Temple Street Children’s Hospital for injuries described as very serious. The injuries are alleged to have been sustained at her home in Co Louth on September 13.

The baby was rushed to hospital on that date after gardai and emergency services were contacted.

Gardaí have been working with child protection agency Tusla as part of the investigation.

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