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

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.

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

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 [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or visit 1800222tips.com.

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