A man described as ‘pure evil’ has been handed a significant prison sentence for inflicting a horrific and sustained campaign of abuse on his own defenceless baby son.
The infant was left with a catalogue of devastating injuries, including multiple fractures to his limbs and ribs, after being subjected to brutal treatment by his father. The court heard how the man’s actions were a gross and terrifying breach of trust.
Manchester Crown Court was told the disturbing details of the case, which emerged after the baby was taken to hospital. Medical professionals immediately identified the non-accidental nature of the injuries, triggering a major police investigation.
Detectives pieced together a timeline of abuse, revealing a pattern of cruelty that has left the child with permanent physical and psychological scars. The father, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, showed a chilling lack of remorse throughout the proceedings.
In a powerful statement, the investigating officer from Greater Manchester Police condemned the man’s ‘abhorrent’ actions, stating that the baby had been failed by the one person who should have been his protector. The court heard heartfelt impact statements detailing the long-term consequences for the child.
The judge, passing sentence, lambasted the defendant for his ‘monstrous’ behaviour and the profound damage he had caused. The lengthy jail term reflects the severity of the offences and serves as a stark warning that such cruelty will be met with the full force of the law.
