Burnley father charged with murdering seven-week-old baby son

A man has been charged with murder over the death of his seven-week-old son.

Abel-Jax Mailey died two days after being found unresponsive at a property on Piccadilly Road, Burnley, on 28 November 2021, Lancashire Police said.

A post-mortem examination, along with further tests, found Abel-Jax died of a head injury, the force said.

Oliver Mailey, 26, of Bowness Road, Burnley, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

A force spokesman said a woman who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder has been released and will face no further action.

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