Man and woman charged with murder of baby son | UK News

A man and a woman have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old son in Merseyside.

Police said a child was found unresponsive at a house on Percy Road, Seacombe, on Sunday 24 November, after officers were called to reports of concern for the infant.

Miguel Pirjani was taken to hospital where injuries to his body were found.

Despite the efforts of medics, he died five days later on 29 November.

Klevi Pirjani, 36, and Nivalda Santos Pirjani, 34, both of Percy Road, Seacombe were initially arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm and Section 18 wounding with intent.

They appeared in court facing these charges in December, but have since been charged in custody with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child.

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They have been further remanded in custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on 27 January.