TWO people have been charged with murder after a baby boy died in hospital.

       Police were called to Yeovil District Hospital where two-week-old Brendon Staddon was being treated.

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       The baby died at Yeovil District Hospital Credit: Alamy

       Tragically the baby couldn't be saved and died on Tuesday morning.

       Daniel Gunter, 25, and Sophie Staddon, 20, have been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child.

       The pair have been remanded into custody to appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court this morning.

       Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a probe was launched by the Major Crime Investigation Team following Brendon's death.

       Senior Investigating Officer, DI Mark Newbury, said: “This is a particularly tragic case in which a very young baby has died, and our thoughts are with Brendon’s loved ones during this time.

       “We have been carrying out enquiries at the hospital this week, and we’re grateful to the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and their staff for their assistance in enabling us to do this.”