Georgian mother detained as father sought after death of five-month-old baby in Poland

A five-month-old baby has died in hospital in the Polish city of Poznań after being admitted with severe injuries, according to local media reports.

Prosecutors, as cited by Polish media, said the infant was taken to hospital on Friday with a fractured skull and multiple bruises, injuries which investigators believe may indicate possible assault. Despite emergency surgery, the child later died.

Authorities said the child’s mother, a Georgian citizen, has been detained in connection with the case. The baby’s father, also a Georgian national, is currently being sought by police. Two Moldovan men have also been arrested.

Investigators reported that the mother was in Moldova at the time of the incident for medical procedures, leaving the child in the care of the father and two acquaintances.

Officials said that if found guilty, those detained could face up to 15 years in prison.