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A man has been charged with murdering a 13-week-old baby nearly four years after his death.
Tyla Wharmby, 24, will appear in court following the boy's death in Ramsgate, Kent, in July 2022.
Emergency services were called to reports of an injured baby at an address in Queen Street in the town, but despite the best efforts of medics, he died in hospital the same day.
A man was arrested and was subsequently bailed while enquiries were completed into the circumstances of the incident.
Kent police confirmed on Monday that Wharmby, of Prestedge Avenue, Ramsgate, has been charged with murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He is due up at Medway Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
A full statement from the force read: "A suspect has been charged following an investigation into the death of a baby in Ramsgate.
"On 15 July 2022, emergency services were called to an injured 13 week old boy at an address in Queen Street. The infant was taken to hospital where he sadly died later the same day.
"A man was arrested and was subsequently bailed while enquiries were completed into the circumstances of the incident.
"On Monday 23 February 2026, Tyla Wharmby, of Prestedge Avenue, Ramsgate was charged with murder. He was also charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
"Mr Wharmby, 24, was remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 24 February."
