Month-old baby fighting for life after rape and horrific injuries

A MONTH-OLD baby boy suffered a cardiac arrest brought on by his multiple horrific injuries after being raped and battered.

In one of Britain's worst ever child abuse cases, every rib was fractured and the boy also suffered a broken arm, broken collar bone, punctured lungs and severe bruising.

There was also a sexual injury and internal wounds suggesting rape. A 46-year-old man was under arrest last night on suspicion of rape and grievous bodily harm. A woman was also in custody.

The child was taken to Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent, on Thursday. He had a heart attack there and was transferred to King's College Hospital in South London, where he was on a life support machine last night.

A source said: "These are the worst injuries the doctors and police have seen in someone so young. How the baby is alive is a miracle. He is still in a very serious condition and it's touch and go whether he survives."

The suspects are being held at North Kent police station.

A police spokeswoman said: "A baby was admitted to hospital on Thursday. Its condition is critical but stable.

"Police are currently investigating. A man and woman have been arrested."

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