Man and woman charged with child cruelty - after baby found abandoned

A 41 year old man and a 38 year old woman have been charged with child cruelty and possession of a controlled Class C drug.
By Gemma Murray
Published 15th Apr 2019, 12:00 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2019, 12:02 BST
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The pair were to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court tomorrow on Tuesday 9th April.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

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According to media reports the charges are connected to the discovery of a baby wrapped in a blanket and abandoned outside Castlecourt on on Sunday 7th April.

The infant was reportedly discovered by binmen.