Baby boy now in ‘critical condition’ in hospital

A baby is in a critical condition in hospital after police were called to a house in Glenrothes.

The 11-week-old infant was taken to Victoria Hospital before being transferred to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh.

Police are investigating and have been stationed outside an address in the town’s Minto Crescent since the alarm was raised a week ago.

They were called to the property early on June 5 following a report of concern for a child.

Yesterday the boy was said to be in a critical condition.

His grandmother posted a photograph of the youngster in his hospital bed and thanked medical staff during what she described as a “horrendous” time.

She said: “I would like to thank the nurses and staff at Victoria Hospital and now the Sick Kids Edinburgh for the fantastic care they are giving my wee (baby’s name omitted).

“And to all my friends I need you to send all your love and hope to help him pull through this horrendous time.”

Neighbours said police officers had gone door-to-door asking questions about the child’s family.

One said: “It’s upsetting to think that something might have happened so close to home.

“No one knows how the baby is.” Yesterday afternoon a police van and two officers remained outside the family home, where it is understood two older children live.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We received a report of concern for an infant child at 9am on Friday June 5 at Minto Crescent in Glenrothes.

“The baby boy was taken to hospital in Edinburgh, where he is currently in a critical condition.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

Picture: Steven Brown. Police on scene in Minto Crescent where they have been in attendance.