In a disturbing case from Fukuoka, Japan, a 23-year-old father and 19-year-old mother have been arrested under assault charges for allegedly shaking their one-month-old son, resulting in severe head injuries. According to the Fukuoka Prefectural Police, both parents, who are currently unemployed, admitted to the allegations. The incident, which reportedly occurred last July in their apartment, involved the couple applying excessive force to the infant's head, leading to acute subdural hematoma and bruising on his face.

Currently, the infant, now nine months old, has been placed under the care of child protective services. Reports suggest that he is experiencing moderate developmental delays, as his neck strength is not fully developed, a condition which was not noted during a prior health check before the incident. This raises significant concerns about the circumstances surrounding the child's growth and well-being in the care of his parents.

The parents initially brought their unconscious son to a nearby clinic, claiming that they had found him feeling cold and experiencing seizures while asleep. Medical professionals at a subsequent hospital discovered internal head injuries and alerted local authorities about potential child abuse. At the time of the incident, the family was living in a small one-bedroom apartment, and both parents were without jobs, which may have contributed to the stress leading to this tragic event.