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Father Admits Killing Baby Son in Violent Shaking Incident
9 Feb
Summary
- Father admits manslaughter of six-week-old son Huxley Sayle.
- Baby died from traumatic head injury after violent shaking.
- Father had searched for 'tips to deal with frustration and anger'.
Peter Sayle, 32, has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his six-week-old son, Huxley Sayle, who died in June 2022. The infant succumbed to a traumatic head injury, a consequence of violent shaking, as confirmed by a post-mortem examination.
Sayle initially denied responsibility for Huxley's death for over three and a half years. However, he entered a guilty plea at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, a plea deemed acceptable by prosecutors. This admission comes after extensive investigation by Lancashire Constabulary.
During the investigation, police discovered internet searches on Sayle's devices, including phrases such as 'baby crying makes me angry dad' and 'tips to deal with frustration and anger.' These searches occurred shortly after the infant's birth.
