SQ looking into possible child abuse in Valleyfield
Author: Paul Cherry, The Gazette
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The Sûreté du Québec is investigatingwhat they suspect is a case of severe child abuse after a baby boy from Valleyfield was taken to the Ste. Justine Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The infant was first taken to a hospital in Valleyfield on Friday where doctors determined his injuries were so severe he required a transfer to the Montreal hospital, which specializes in child care.

The Montreal hospital contacted police after the baby was examined. The infant was still at the hospital Thursday where he was reported to be in critical condition.

"Our investigation is continuing with the goal of determining who caused the injuries to the young child and how. So far there are no arrests," said Sgt. Michel Brunet, of the Sûreté du Québec. "We want to be very certain of who
did what."

Investigators have interviewed the baby's parents as well as their friends and relatives. The baby's mother and father are both 19 and from Valleyfield.
© The Gazette (Montreal) 2008

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