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Father Jailed for Causing Infant Son's Tragic Death
29 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Father sentenced to 6.5 years for manslaughter of 4-week-old son
- Son suffered "catastrophic" brain injuries from being violently shaken
- Father initially jailed for 2 years in 2019, then convicted of manslaughter in 2022
In a tragic case, a father in England has been sentenced to 6.5 years in jail for the manslaughter of his infant son, Leo Williams. The incident occurred on April 14, 2018, when Leo was just 4 weeks old.
According to the investigation, Mehmet Tufan, the 30-year-old father, was home alone with his son when he violently shook the infant, causing "catastrophic" brain injuries. The boy's mother was out with friends at the time, and Tufan had allegedly become increasingly frustrated and anxious about her absence.
Leo remained in intensive care for months following the incident, but he was eventually able to go home, where he was cared for by his mother and other family members. Tufan was initially sentenced to 2 years in jail for assault in June 2019.
Tragically, Leo passed away in December 2022 at the age of 4. A further investigation was launched, and Tufan subsequently admitted to manslaughter. On September 29, 2025, he was sentenced to an additional 6.5 years in jail for his son's death.
The boy's mother expressed the immense pain and devastation caused by Tufan's actions, stating that her "world completely shattered that day" and that she will forever miss her "beautiful boy."
