Man and woman charged over death of two-year-old child

Cleveland Police were called to Hartington Close in Thornaby on Saturday (September 13) following a report of a concern for safety of a child.

The two-year-old was taken to hospital but later died.

The force confirmed a 25-year-old woman has been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with rape, murder and causing or allowing the death of a child.

Under new guidelines, police have also revealed that both people identify as white British.

The pair will appear at Teesside Magistrates Court later today (Sep 17).