Neighbour recalls moment she tried to save the life of a six-month-old baby boy

'I tried everything I could to help the little man: Neighbour recalls the moment she tried to save a six-month-old baby boy before he died from severe brain injuries – as his mother's partner is charged A man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend's six-month-old son  Jie Smith, 28, from Newcastle, appeared in Wyong Court on Thursday  Tests later revealed the child died as a result of a traumatic head injury  Baby's mother and Smith were dating before the alleged murder on Saturday A neighbour has told of how she tried in vain to save the boy early that morning

By Charlie Coë and Holly Hales For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 10:03 GMT, 14 February 2019 | Updated: 10:03 GMT, 14 February 2019

A neighbour who desperately tried to save the life of a six-month-old baby boy who died from severe brain injuries has spoken of how she 'hasn't been the same' since.

Jie Smith, 28, from Newcastle on New South Wales' Central Coast, appeared in Wyong Court on Thursday charged with the boy's murder and reckless grievous bodily harm.  

The baby, who died after sustaining severe head injuries while in his care, went into cardiac arrest at 4.30am on Saturday at a home in the suburb New Lambton.  

The neighbour told https://twitter.com/7NewsSydney/status/1095956982589095943 she rushed to the aid of the small boy after Mr Smith rushed over seeking help.

'I don't even know these people,' the resident said, who has not been identified.

'I tried everything I could to help the little man - I'm so sorry.'

The woman called paramedics and

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