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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Callum Parke

Baby boy suffered ‘repeated physical abuse’ by mother and stepfather, court told

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A mother and stepfather charged with murdering a 10-month-old baby carried out “repeated physical abuse” on him over six months, a medical expert has told a jury.

Dr Sarah Dixon said it was “not remotely” possible that the rib fractures, multiple bruises and internal injuries suffered by Jacob Crouch could have been caused by the youngster or everyday activities such as playing, and instead were “inflicted”.

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