A judge in Esbjerg refused prosecution arguments to detain a 23-year-old woman suspected of assaulting an infant. The court released the woman from Vejen Municipality after a custody hearing on Tuesday.
Police confirmed a family relationship exists between the woman and the child. They did not specify whether she is the infant's mother. The child is less than one year old.
Authorities have withheld case details to protect their ongoing investigation. The exact nature of the assault allegations remains unclear.
Police received a report about the incident on October 24. Their subsequent investigation led to charging the woman. Her charges remain active despite the release.
The prosecution will consider appealing to the Western High Court. They may seek to have the woman detained during the investigation.
This case highlights the careful balance Danish courts maintain between suspect rights and public safety. The judge's decision suggests insufficient evidence for detention at this stage.