Morecambe woman charged with murder following death of eight-week-old baby

A Morecambe woman has been charged with murder after the death of an eight-week-old baby in 2023.

26-year-old Lauren Murgatroyd, of Novak Place, has been charged with murder, along with Liam Neve, aged 26, of Spinney Close, Grimoldby, Louth.

She is also charged with making a false statement concerning birth, causing or allowing the death of a child, two counts of Section 18 GBH and two counts of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm

Officers were called to an address in Bourne in Lincolnshire on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, and an eight-week-old baby was subsequently taken to hospital and died.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy McWatt of the Major Crime Unit at Lincolnshire Police said: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with those impacted by this deeply devastating case.

“We have continued to investigate this tragic death since 2023. This has been a complex and large-scale investigation, and we are now in a position to charge two individuals in connection with the incident.

“We recognise the deep distress this incident has caused and remain committed to seeking justice in memory of the baby who so tragically lost their life.

Liam Neve is also charged with making a false statement concerning birth, causing or allowing the death of a child, two counts of ABH, two counts of Section 18 GBH and two counts of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm.

The pair were due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (June 24).

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