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Mum, 31, charged over death of baby son after he was found unresponsive in bath at home

Mum is also charged with possession of cannabis following horror

A MUM has been charged over the death of her baby son after he was found unresponsive in the bath.

Charlie Goodall was rushed to hospital after the horror unfolded at home in Chilton, County Durham.

Baby Charlie was found dead at home
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Baby Charlie was found dead at home

Tragically the seven-month-old couldn't be saved and died shortly after arriving at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

His mum Danielle Massey has now been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child.

The 31-year-old is also accused of possession of cannabis.

She is due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on April 16.

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Durham Police said: "A mother is to appear in court charged in connection with the death of her baby.

"On the afternoon of February 16, 2022, police were alerted by paramedics to a house in West Chilton Terrace, in Chilton, County Durham, where a baby boy was found to be unresponsive in the bath.

"The child was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, but sadly died shortly after arrival."

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