Man charged with murdering baby

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A 31-year-old man from Lancashire has been charged with the murder of a 15-month-old boy.

The child was pronounced dead after being taken to Airedale Hospital in West Yorkshire on 19 November.

A criminal investigation was launched after post-mortem tests revealed that he had suffered a number of injuries.

Darren Newton, of Warwick Drive, Earby, is also accused of 26 child cruelty offences and will appear at Burnley Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

A 29-year-old woman and a 15-year-old girl who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been released without charge.