In León, police officers from the Provincial Station intervened after receiving a report about a mother trying to remove her baby from the hospital. The infant had just been admitted to the pediatric unit in serious condition, with a respiration challenge that required continuous oxygen. Medical staff alerted authorities when the mother refused to leave the facility and insisted on taking the child home despite the critical state of the baby.
Officers acted quickly to assess the situation. The mother, in a heightened emotional state, attempted to pull the infant away from the care team and push past hospital staff. She managed to leave the room briefly, taking the elevator to another floor with the baby still needing oxygen therapy. The scene prompted a fast, coordinated response from the hospital staff and the police, who were present to ensure the safety of the child and to calm the tense moment.
When the police reached the hospital corridors, they located the mother and restrained the risky behavior to prevent further harm. After the moment of agitation subsided, she returned to the patient’s room to continue the oxygen treatment alongside the medical team, who remained focused on stabilizing the infant.
The swift action by the police and the seamless coordination with medical personnel proved crucial in protecting the child. One officer restrained the parent while another assisted in securing the infant and ensuring the baby could remain under professional care without interruption.
The Regional Directorate of Social Services was promptly informed of the incident. The detained mother was taken to the Court on Duty for processing. Meanwhile, the baby continues to receive pediatric care and is showing positive progress in the unit.
Authorities emphasized that restricting the infant’s access to essential medical support would have risked the child’s health. The ongoing investigation will determine any further steps, but the immediate priority was to guarantee the infant remained in a safe, controlled environment where life-sustaining treatment could proceed uninterrupted. The case is being handled with sensitivity to the family while ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and public safety standards. At this time, the child’s condition remains monitored and stable, with medical teams continuing to provide the necessary oxygen therapy and care.