A teenager and her partner have been charged with murder following the death of her baby brother in Birmingham.

Santino Balaz, who was 14 months old, died at Birmingham Children's Hospital on New Year's Day.

He was living in Brighton Road, Balsall Heath, and was taken to hospital following an emergency call on January 1st at 3:45pm.

Santino's sister, Czech national Tereza Lackova (19) and her partner Marek Holub (27) have been charged with his murder.

They were due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.

Detective Inspector Justin Spanner said: "We are awaiting further tests following a post mortem.

"Santino was found to have extensive injuries and fractures to several areas of his body."

"West Midlands Police is currently liaising with colleagues in the Czech Republic to trace Santino's mother, who is believed to have returned home in September last year."