Man and Woman Arrested After One-Year-Old Baby Airlifted to Hospital in ‘Serious Condition’ on Isle of Wight

Overview

The baby was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital for urgent treatment. The child’s current condition remains unknown.

Arrests and Police Investigation

Following initial enquiries, Hampshire Police confirmed that a man and woman, both from Newport, were arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent. They have since been released on conditional bail pending further investigation until 1 November 2025.

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said:

“We were called at 11.34am on Friday, August 1, to a report of a child being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
They have been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.”

Inspector Oly Greenhowe Appeals for Calm

Inspector Oly Greenhowe reassured the local community that a dedicated team of detectives is working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident:

“This is understandably a troubling incident for the community, and we want to reassure residents that a dedicated team of officers is actively working to establish the full circumstances.
We are urging people to stop speculating online about this case. Speculation and rumours are not only unhelpful but can actively hinder the progress of our investigation.
If anyone has relevant information, they should contact the police directly.”

Information Appeal

Anyone with information is urged to contact Hampshire Police by:

• Calling 101 and quoting incident 44250347548
• Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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