Police Probe Report of Alleged Sexual Assault Involving Four-Month-Old Infant
Updated April 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Police have launched an investigation into a disturbing report of the alleged sexual assault of a four-month-old baby girl, after concerns were raised by medical personnel at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.
According to credible sources, the matter came to the attention of authorities after a doctor at the hospital reported injuries consistent with possible sexual abuse. Law-enforcement officials are now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Up to press time, it remained unclear whether anyone had been taken into custody in connection with the case. Police have also not issued an official statement outlining details of the investigation, which is understood to be ongoing.

The infant is said to have survived the alleged attack and received medical attention. The report has prompted widespread concern, particularly given the extremely young age of the child and the seriousness of the allegations.
Child-protection cases of this nature are typically handled with strict confidentiality, and investigators are expected to proceed cautiously as they gather evidence and interview relevant parties.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward as efforts continue to establish what occurred.
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