Police have charged a Claremont man with allegedly causing grievous bodily harm to a baby. 

Police were contacted by the Royal Hobart Hospital yesterday (Thursday 20 February) in relation to a baby who had presented to hospital the night before with significant head injuries. 

Glenorchy CIB is investigating, and a residence in Claremont has been declared a crime scene.   

A 24-year-old man from Claremont, who is known to the baby, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm. 

He has been detained to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court at 10am today. 

The baby remains in hospital in a serious condition.