Man appears in court charged with murder of nine-week-old baby boy in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

A man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a nine-week-old baby boy in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

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.

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Mathias appeared at Doncaster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Doncaster Magistrates' CourtDoncaster Magistrates' Court
Doncaster Magistrates' Court

No plea was entered.

The boy’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

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."

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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.

Mathias will appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday.

He was remanded into custody.