The parents of the 22-month-old child that was admitted to hospital with second degree burns after being left in a bathtub with scalding water, on Wednesday were remanded in custody for five days to facilitate investigations.

The child’s condition is said to be serious but out of danger.

Court proceedings on Wednesday were held behind closed doors.

At around 8.30pm on Tuesday, police were informed that the child had been taken to a clinic in Limassol.

According to attending doctors, the child had second degree burns to its palms and the soles of its feet in addition to abrasions on the head and other signs of neglect.

The child was admitted for further treatment.

Relatives have already been questioned by police and their comments are being investigated.

The child’s 31-year-old father and 35-year-old mother were arrested.

Their other three children were taken in by the social welfare services.

Police investigations are ongoing.