Tony Bartlett jailed for murder of baby son Atticus in Chard
Tony Bartlett has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 18 years for the murder of his four-week-old son, Atticus. The court heard that Bartlett violently shook the infant while intoxicated, causing fatal injuries.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence and child abuse, serving as a grim reminder of the legal repercussions for such crimes.
Image source, Ben Birchall/PA Image caption, Tony Bartlett caused severe injuries to his son by shaking him violently
A man who murdered his four-week-old son after drinking up to nine pints of beer on a night out has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years.
Tony Bartlett returned to the family home in Chard, Somerset, on 16 July 2022 and shook baby Atticus in what the sentencing judge described as "a sudden fit of anger".
The 39-year-old caused serious injuries to his son's spinal cord and ribs, as well as brain damage so severe he never regained consciousness or the ability to breathe independently. Atticus died seven days later.
Bartlett, who was convicted after a trial at Bristol Crown Court earlier this month, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years.
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