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Three-Month-Old Baby Hospitalized with Shaken Baby Syndrome – Father Arrested

Published January 27, 2026, 08:13
Three-Month-Old Baby Hospitalized with Shaken Baby Syndrome – Father Arrested

A three-month-old baby is hospitalized in critical condition at Makarios Hospital with Shaken Baby Syndrome. The infant was taken to the hospital on Friday, January 23, 2026, presenting with severe symptoms. Medical examinations confirmed the diagnosis of the syndrome, which is caused by violently shaking the baby. Police are investigating the case as child abuse and have issued an arrest warrant for the 28-year-old father, who was arrested this morning. He is being investigated for offenses of causing grievous bodily harm, endangering a child, child abuse under the age of 16, and other negligences that may cause bodily harm. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a serious condition that can cause brain damage, bleeding, and even death. It is important to recognize the signs of abuse and report them to the authorities. The investigation is ongoing, with statements being taken and all the circumstances under which the baby's injury occurred being investigated. Protecting children is a top priority.