Man and woman charged with murdering eight-week-old baby nearly three years on

Man and woman charged with murdering eight-week-old baby nearly three years on Lauren Murgatroyd and Liam Neve, both 26, have both been charged with murder over the death of an eight-week-old baby who was found at a property in Lincolnshire Two people have been charged with murder following the death of an eight-week-old baby at a property in Lincolnshire. Lauren Murgatroyd, 26, of Novak Place, Morecambe, and Liam Neve, 26, of Spinney Close, Grimoldby, Louth, have both been charged following a "complex and large-scale investigation", say police. Officers were called to an address in Bourne, Lincolnshire, on October 31, 2023, where the eight-week-old baby was found and taken to hospital but tragically died. Lincolnshire Police confirmed both Murgatroyd and Neve were charged with murder on Tuesday night (June 23), along with a number of other offences. Murgatroyd has also been accused of making a false statement concerning birth, causing or allowing the death of a child, two counts of Section 18 grievous bodily harm and two counts of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm. Neve faces the same charges, as well as two counts of ABH. Both Murgatroyd and Neve are due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court today (June 24), reported LancashireLive. Detective Chief Inspector Andy McWatt of the Major Crime Unit said: "Our thoughts are first and foremost with those impacted by this deeply devastating case. We have continued to investigate this tragic death since 2023. "This has been a complex and large-scale investigation, and we are now in a position to charge two individuals in connection with the incident. We recognise the deep distress this incident has caused and remain committed to seeking justice in memory of the baby who so tragically lost their life." A statement from Lincolnshire Police reads: "Last night (23 June 2026), two people were charged with murder after the death of an 8-week-old baby in 2023. "Liam Neve, aged 26, of Spinney Close, Grimoldby, Louth, and 26-year-old Lauren Murgatroyd, of Novak Place, Morecambe, Lancashire, have both been charged with murder, and several other offences following the incident. "Officers were called to an address in Bourne on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, and an eight-week-old baby was subsequently taken to hospital and died."