A father is facing serious charges after the death of his young child. The 39-year-old man allegedly left the two-year-old boy alone for several hours, despite the child being unwell with a fever and mouth pain. This period of neglect is believed to have contributed to the boy's death.

The man's account of events has been disputed by evidence, including a statement from his daughter. He now faces charges including second-degree murder and cruelty to children.

Further details about the incident and the charges against the man are available from the source.