Man charged with assaulting baby in Brighton
He's due to appear at magistrates today
A 50 year old man's due in court today charged with assault, ill treatment, neglect or causing unnecessary suffering to a young person.
It's after police were called to Bear Road in Brighton at 5pm on Wednesday (9th April) to reports of a baby being shaken and aggressively handled by a man.
An arrest was made at the scene, with two others a man aged 38 and a woman who's 36 also detained later and subsequently bailed.
Arthur Zagozdzon from Holland Road in Hove was charged earlier and is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court today (Friday 11th April)
Police are appealing to the public for information following reports of a baby being assaulted in Brighton.
A baby remains in hospital for further assessments.
Safeguarding Investigations for Sussex Police, Detective Inspector Pippa Nicklin, said, "We understand that this is a distressing report, and we would like to reassure the public that the baby is receiving care in hospital, and that a full investigation is ongoing.
"It was reported that the assault occurred in public, in front of queueing traffic, and so we would like to appeal for any further witnesses, particularly anyone that may have dash cam footage."