A 'knackered and frustrated' dad was so rough with his newborn boy he broke both his legs and a forearm, a court heard. The tot was only weeks old when he sustained the multiple injuries, which were discovered after medics examining a bruise on his face gave him a full body scan.
Bristol Crown Court was told in an investigation that ensued both the baby's dad and mum were charged with causing child cruelty. But after a review of the evidence just the dad, who indicated an early acceptance of guilt, was prosecuted.
The dad, 27, was living with his partner in Weston-super-Mare when the incident happened several years ago. Bristol Live is not naming him to protect the anonymity of his son, who has since been adopted.
