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Baby Critical After Alleged Father's Brutal Attack
17 Jan
Summary
- Baby suffers critical brain bleeds and fractured skull.
- Father faces child cruelty and serious harm charges.
- Bail granted by lower court, but appeal heard by High Court.
A tragic case has emerged where a baby is in critical condition with multiple brain bleeds and a fractured skull, allegedly caused by their father. The child "remains in a grave condition" and is "not likely to survive," according to prosecutors. If the baby survives, the injuries are expected to be life-altering.
The 33-year-old father faces charges of child cruelty and causing or allowing serious physical harm. Despite a District judge initially granting bail with stringent conditions, the prosecution appealed this decision. The High Court heard arguments regarding the risk of further offenses, witness interference, and flight.
Paramedics discovered the baby in cardiac arrest in the early hours, and resuscitation was performed. The father later admitted to shaking the child, but doctors believe this does not account for the skull fracture or an older, healing brain bleed, suggesting suspected repeated abuse. The child's mother also faces charges and was recently released on police bail.
