By Associated Press - Saturday, May 5, 2018

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Wichita police say a mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after officers discovered the woman’s 2-year-old son critically injured.

Police say officer were sent to the boy’s home Friday night, where they found the boy not breathing.

The child was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Police say a preliminary investigation revealed the boy had sustained substantial injuries to his face and head.

The boy’s 22-year-old mother and her 25-year-old boyfriend have been arrested and jailed on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.

Police continue to investigate.

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