Collie Couple Charged With Neglect Over Death Of Six-Month-Old

Two Western Australian parents have been charged with neglect over the death of an infant boy.

The six-month-old boy was transported to Collie Hospital on September 26 before being moved to Perth Hospital where he later passed away.

Police arrested a 32-year-old woman and 30-year-old man in relation to the death and charged them both with failing to protect a child from harm over the baby’s death.

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Further details surrounding the child’s death are yet to be revealed by police.

The Collie couple are set to face the Perth Magistrate’s Court on Friday. 

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