05/02/2015

Woman Charged With Murdering Baby

A woman has been charged with the murder of 10-month-old Chloe Sutherland, it has been reported.

A 35-year-old woman, said to be the little girl's mother, made no plea or declaration during an appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

She has been remanded in custody.

Chloe was taken to Edinburgh's Royal Hospital for Sick Children on Tuesday, but died just before midnight on the same day.

(JP/CD)

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