Man, 32, charged with murder of nine-week-old baby boy in Barnsley

Leon Mathias, 32, from Barnsley, has been charged with murder following the baby boy’s death in 2018.

He has also been charged with Section 18 assault on the same child.

He will appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Emergency services were called to a property in the Great Houghton area of Barnsley, just before 9pm on November 30, 2018.

The baby boy was taken to hospital, but died on December 3, 2018.

The boy’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers during this incredibly difficult time.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oughton, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “I understand this extremely tragic case caused significant distress to the local community in November 2018. The loss of a baby’s life is truly devastating, and the thoughts of my team and I continue to be with those affected."

A 29-year old woman from Barnsley who was previously arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding has now been released with no further action.

Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 851 of November 30,2018.