Man charged with murder of death of baby in Leeds in 2020

The little boy died in hospital around a week after being admitted

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 8th Jul 2026

A man is due in court charged with murder after the death of a baby boy in Leeds in 2020.

The one month old was admitted to hospital after emergency services were called to an address on Lincombe Drive, Gledhow, on July 4 2020.

He passed away around six days later, on July 10.

Niall Worsfold, 29, of Farrow Road, is due before Leeds Magistrates' Court tomorrow, where he also faces a charge of child cruelty.

He is being held on remand.

A 25-year-old woman who was arrested as part of the investigation has been told she'll face no further action.

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