Three-month-old Baby Found With Serious Stab Injuries

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicions of attempted murder after two young children and a baby were found with ‘serious stab injuries, police have said.

A four-year-old girl, two-year-old boy and a three-month-old baby boy were all rushed to hospital after being found injured at an address on Walpole Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Police were called to the scene at about 8am on Monday, after they received a report of concern from the ambulance service.

The three-month-old baby and the four-year-old girl are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The two-year-old boy is described as being in a serious but stable condition.

A woman was treated for injuries and remains under arrest on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Freeman, of the homicide and major enquiry team, said: ‘We continue to carry out extensive inquiries into this incident which resulted in three children suffering serious injuries this morning.

‘A woman continues to be treated for injuries and remains under arrest in hospital. Based on our investigations so far, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with what has taken place.

‘Officers continue to support the family involved at what is clearly a dreadful time for them.

‘I would like to remind residents that this case involves very young children and ask that their privacy is respected and members of the public avoid unhelpful speculation which can only increase distress for the family involved.’