Lexington police arrest father accused of seriously injuring a 9-month-old
Lexington police say they arrested a man Wednesday accused of beating his 9-month-old daughter.
Police said a 9-month-old baby was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries early Tuesday morning. Shortly afterwards officers were dispatched to a home on Whitney Avenue for a welfare check and learned Syied Epps, 28, allegedly assaulted the infant.
Epps has been charged with first-degree assault (domestic violence) in connection to the incident. He’s being held at the Fayette County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond, according to court documents.
Epps was scheduled to be arraigned in Fayette District Court Thursday afternoon, according to court records.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
This story was originally published July 27, 2023 at 6:57 AM.
