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Richmond Hill father charged with murder in infant's death

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A 30-year-old Richmond Hill father has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his seven-week-old infant.

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In a news release issued Thursday, York Regional Police said officers were contacted on Jan. 15 by York Children’s Aid Society regarding a child who had been transported to a hospital in Toronto.

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The infant had “significant injuries which could not be explained by their parents,” police said.

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On Jan. 18, the infant succumbed to their injuries.

Police on Oct. 23 charged the infant’s father, Hei Yip, with second-degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, email homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or visit 1800222tips.com.

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