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Father Previously Accused of Violence as Baby Fights for Life

Published January 28, 2026, 19:10
Father Previously Accused of Violence as Baby Fights for Life

An infant is fighting for its life in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Makarios Hospital, having been diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome. The baby's condition is critical and has undergone surgery due to bleeding in the brain. The baby's father has been arrested and is being held for a four-day period, while offenses related to causing grievous bodily harm are being investigated. The father denies any involvement in the case. According to the police, the father had been previously accused of aggressive behavior and domestic violence, however the case did not proceed due to unsatisfactory testimony. Investigations are ongoing and statements are being taken from witnesses. Shaken baby syndrome is a serious form of physical abuse caused by violently shaking an infant or young child, resulting in brain hemorrhage and severe neurological damage.