'I tried everything I could to help the little man: Neighbour recalls the moment she tried to save a six-month-old baby boy before he died from severe brain injuries – as his mother's partner is charged
- A man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend's six-month-old son
- Jie Smith, 28, from Newcastle, appeared in Wyong Court on Thursday
- Tests later revealed the child died as a result of a traumatic head injury
- Baby's mother and Smith were dating before the alleged murder on Saturday
- A neighbour has told of how she tried in vain to save the boy early that morning
A neighbour who desperately tried to save the life of a six-month-old baby boy who died from severe brain injuries has spoken of how she 'hasn't been the same' since.
Jie Smith, 28, from Newcastle on New South Wales' Central Coast, appeared in Wyong Court on Thursday charged with the boy's murder and reckless grievous bodily harm.
The baby, who died after sustaining severe head injuries while in his care, went into cardiac arrest at 4.30am on Saturday at a home in the suburb New Lambton.
The neighbour told Channel 7 she rushed to the aid of the small boy after Mr Smith rushed over seeking help.
'I don't even know these people,' the resident said, who has not been identified.
'I tried everything I could to help the little man - I'm so sorry.'
The woman called paramedics and then started CPR on the child until emergency services arrived.
Smith (right) appeared in Wyong Court on Thursday charged with murder and reckless grievous bodily harm
The neighbour said she rushed to the aid of the small boy after Mr Smith (pictured) rushed over seeking help
'I don't even know these people,' the neighbour who tried to save the young boy said - who has not been identified.
Paramedics raced him to John Hunter Hospital in critical condition, but he died on Sunday night.
Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Commander Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec told The Daily Telegraph the allegations are 'horrific'.
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'Anyone losing a child cannot begin to fathom the trauma the mother is going through (and) the father (not the accused) is distraught about the loss of his son,' he said.
'The mother wasn't there when the incident happened but the 28-year-old took the injured boy to the neighbour's house before emergency services were called.
The baby went into cardiac arrest at 4.30am on Saturday at a home at New Lambton, in Newcastle, New South Wales (Smith pictured)
The baby's mother and Smith (left) had been dating for a short time before the alleged murder, according to police
Police arrested Smith (left) at Budgewoi, on the Central Coast, on Wednesday before he was charged with murder and reckless grievous bodily harm
The baby's mother and Smith had been dating for a short time before the alleged murder, according to police.
Police arrested Smith at Budgewoi, on the Central Coast, on Wednesday before he was charged with murder and reckless grievous bodily harm.
In court, the accused waved to his family and did not request bail, Channel 7 reported.
Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Commander Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec said the allegations were 'horrific' (Smith pictured far right)
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