Two in court as baby 'critically injured'
BBCTwo people have appeared in court after a baby was seriously injured.
Emergency services were called to a house in Waltham Close in Branksome, Darlington, at 13:45 BST on Monday.
A one-year-old baby with critical injuries was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary for further treatment, Durham Police said.
Craig Neill, 25, and Amy Cave, 20, have been charged with causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm and are next due to appear at Teesside Crown Court on 26 June.
The pair appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court earlier and were remanded in custody.
A force spokesperson said: "The baby remains in a critical condition and is continuing to receive treatment in hospital."
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call at 13.45 on Monday 26 May to reports of a person unwell at a private address in Darlington.
"We dispatched two ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, and a clinical team leader to the scene."
A 24-year-old man previously arrested was released on bail.