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Wales Online
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Naomi Corrigan

Dad admits killing son after shaking him at four weeks old

A dad has admitted manslaughter after shaking his baby son and causing serious head injuries. Matthew Banks, 34, shook four-week-old baby Leo after he started crying during the nigh..

The little boy needed specialist treatment after the incident in December 2017. But despite the efforts of medical staff, Leo died at home in Chichester, West Sussex, in February 2020.

His father was interviewed by police over the injuries his son suffered. He admitted shaking Leo "quite vigorously" while he was looking after him during the night.

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