Grandfather arrested in Crete after 18-month-old baby dies of suspected sepsis

World GreeceHospitalTop News Grandfather arrested in Crete after 18-month-old baby dies of suspected sepsis Vrefos Id 905434 Relevant News Grandfather arrested in Crete after 18-month-old baby dies of suspected sepsis 13 June 2026 US and Iran close to initial deal to end war, but key hurdles remain 13 June 2026 US Department of Justice approves $111 billion Paramount Skydance buyout of Warner Bros Discovery 13 June 2026 newsroom 13 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A 45-year-old grandfather has been arrested in Heraklion, Crete, following the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter, who passed away in hospital despite extensive medical efforts to save her life. Doctors spent 48 minutes trying to resuscitate the infant on Friday night, but were unable to revive her, authorities said. According to Cretalive, medical staff at the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI) fought a massive battle on Friday evening to save the 18-month-old girl after her grandfather rushed her to the facility. The infant, of Roma descent, had been feeling unwell for the past few days. Police sources indicate that the child had been examined by a pediatrician a few days earlier and was prescribed medical treatment. However, her condition deteriorated. Her 45-year-old grandfather, who was caring for her because her parents work outside of Crete, transported his granddaughter to the University Hospital. Medical staff at the institution discovered that the child presented a septic clinical image. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News US and Iran close to initial deal to end war, but key hurdles remain US Department of Justice approves $111 billion Paramount Skydance buyout of Warner Bros Discovery US military shoots down Iranian drones heading for Strait of Hormuz Cyprus police overnight operation yields nine arrests after stopping hundreds of citizens Second suspect arrested over Paphos office bombing Young man injured after falling into three-metre deep uncovered basement in Chloraka Worker critically injured in Strovolos occupational accident after air conditioning compressor explodes Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.