2-Month-Old Baby Hospitalized After Plymouth Assault

A two-month-old baby girl was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in an alleged assault in the Prince Rock area of Plymouth, England, on New Year's Day. Police responded to reports of a disturbance shortly after midnight on January 1 and located the infant at the scene near Mainstone Avenue and Elliot Road.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that officers arrived following calls from residents who heard shouting and an altercation involving a group of people. The baby was discovered with injuries and immediately transported to Bristol Children's Hospital for treatment. Authorities stated that her injuries are not considered life-threatening or life-altering.

An 18-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. He was taken to Charles Cross police station and later released on bail while the investigation continues. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said, "Detectives are investigating an assault which occurred in the Prince Rock area of Plymouth on 1 January. Officers were called shortly after midnight to reports of a disturbance and altercation involving a group of people. They attended the area of Mainstone Avenue and Elliot Road...