Colby Lawton death: Man charged with murdering baby in Newbury
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The baby boy was found in cardiac arrest at an address in Ashridge Court, Newbury
A man charged with murdering a one-month-old baby boy last year has appeared in court.
Police were called to Ashridge Court in Newbury, Berkshire, at 01:50 BST on 9 May 2020. Colby Lawton was in cardiac arrest and was later pronounced dead in hospital.
James Lawton, 27, of Boreham Field in Warminster, Wiltshire, has been charged with murder and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.
He appeared before magistrates earlier.
He is due at Reading Crown Court on Thursday.
A 25-year-old woman from Newbury, who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released on bail while inquiries continue.
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