Barnsley man appears in court charged with baby murder

A Barnsley man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a baby.
By Claire Lewis
Published 13th Aug 2019, 10:37 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2019, 14:33 BST
A baby boy died after being found with head injuries in Steward Gate, BamfordA baby boy died after being found with head injuries in Steward Gate, Bamford
A baby boy died after being found with head injuries in Steward Gate, Bamford

Anton Shields, aged 37, was arrested after a two-month old baby boy was found with head injuries at a property in Steward Gate, Bamford, Derbyshire, on June 27.

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The baby was airlifted to Sheffield Children’s Hospital but died two days later.

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Shields, of Hardwick Crescent, Barnsley, was initially accused of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent but the charge changed to murder after the baby’s death.

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He appeared at Derby Crown Court yesterday, where he was remanded in custody ahead of another hearing on August 27.