Man charged with manslaughter over baby's death in Adelaide

An Adelaide man, 50, has been charged with manslaughter after a baby boy died from injuries allegedly received while in his care.

A seven-week-old boy was taken to the Women's and Children's Hospital with serious injuries on July 30, police said.

Six days later the baby died.

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Police declared a major crime investigation into the incident the next day.

Today, SA Police arrested the Parafield Gardens man and charged him with manslaughter.

They allege the man inflicted the injuries on the child while the boy was in his care.

He was refused bail and is expected to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.