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The Independent UK
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Amy-Clare Martin

Constance Marten’s baby exposed to ‘substantial risk of hypothermia’ in tent, jury told

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon deny gross negligence manslaughter or causing or allowing the death of their newborn daughter - (PA Media)

Aristocrat Constance Marten’s newborn baby was exposed to conditions which created a “substantial risk” of hypothermia before her death inside a tent off-grid in winter, according to an expert.

Professor George Havenith examined the climatic conditions inside the tent and studied the microclimate inside layers of the Ms Marten’s clothing in weather conditions on the South Downs between 8 and 10 January 2023.

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