In Yeovil, a man and a woman face charges over the tragic death of a newborn, while Bristol police hunt for a suspect in a separate stabbing incident.
In Yeovil, two individuals, Daniel Gunter, 25, and Sophie Staddon, 20, have been charged with the murder of a two-week-old baby named Brendon Staddon. The charges include murder and causing or allowing the death of a child. The incident took place at Yeovil District Hospital, leading to an investigation by Avon and Somerset Police after the hospital staff reported the situation. The baby tragically passed away around 05:00 GMT on Tuesday. Gunter is expected to appear in court on Friday following Staddon’s remand in custody.
In a separate incident in Bristol, the police are seeking information regarding a fatal stabbing in the St Pauls area, which resulted in the death of a 30-year-old man. Authorities have arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Police are especially interested in identifying a man seen wearing black clothes and riding a dark-colored bike, who might hold crucial information about the crime.
Both cases are under thorough investigation, with the respective police departments urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their inquiries.
