A MAN has been charged in connection with the death of a six-week-old baby in Cumbria.

Craig Beattie, aged 33, will appear in Workington Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with manslaughter.

Cumbria Police said the charge is in connection with the death of a baby on Monday July 11 2011 in Carlisle.

Mr Beattie is formerly of Harraby, Carlisle.

No further action will be taken against a 25-year-old woman, who was also arrested in connection with the death.