A baby who was admitted to hospital following a suspected assault has died.
Rifat Mohammed, who was three months old, was pronounced dead at a central London hospital at 16:45hrs on Tuesday, 5 July.
A post-mortem examination will be held on Monday, 11 July, at Great Ormond Street Hospital mortuary.
Police had been called at 09:53hrs on Monday, 4 July, by medical staff at an east London hospital after Rifat had been admitted with critical injuries.
He was later transferred to a central London hospital.
The baby’s parents were arrested and charged prior to Rifat’s death.
Mohammed Miah, 36, (03.08.79) a man from St Leonard’s Road, Poplar was charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and two counts of child cruelty.
Rebeka Nazmin, 31, (05.03.85) a female of the same address was also charged with causing GBH with intent and two counts of child cruelty.
Both appeared in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 5 July. They were remanded to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 2 August.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.
Rifat lived with his parents at an address in St Leonard’s Road, Poplar.
Anyone who has information that may assist the investigation should call detectives on 020 8345 3734 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
= Officers are in liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service as to any further charges following Rifat’s death.
