With severe head injuries, a two-month-old baby was admitted to the Landesklinikum Wiener Neustadt. There is suspicion of shaken baby syndrome, confirmed Erich Habitzl from the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office on Monday, according to a "Kurier" report.

Suspicion of Shaken Baby Syndrome: Baby Still in Hospital

There is no life-threatening condition. The parents of the boy have been reported. They are being investigated for intentionally causing serious bodily harm and continued violence.

The infant was brought to the hospital "at the end of last week," said Habitzl in response to an APA inquiry. A report was made by the hospital due to the injuries. On Monday, the child was still in the clinic.

Parents of the Boy Reported, Expert Opinion to be Obtained

An expert opinion on the origin and severity of the injuries is now being obtained. It will take "a few weeks" until this is available, and findings also need to be procured. According to Habitzl, the investigations are being conducted by the Lower Austria State Criminal Police Office.

The parents are not in the detention center or in custody. There is "no urgent suspicion against a specific person," emphasized Habitzl. The accused, who have already been questioned, live in a multi-person household. The parents of the boy have another child. "The youth welfare authority is informed and will make necessary decisions," said the spokesperson for the public prosecutor's office.

(APA/Red)

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