GUILTY UK - Baby Boy, 2 weeks old, raped, NI, 29 Sept 2019 *Arrest*

[borndem]

Upthread it says the baby is a boy

Thanks, @firebird, I assumed it was a baby girl and I somehow missed that the victim was a baby boy. I also was not aware of the other extensive and terrible other injuries that were inflicted on him.
Somehow that poor little baby boy is still hanging on -- I can't imagine how, but we've seen miracles of medicine and care here on WS in other cases, so let's hope for another one.

 

[HayLouise]

30 October 2019:


Annalong baby rape accused charged with assault on woman

A 26-year-old man who has already been charged with the 2018 rape of a two-week-old baby in the Annalong area of County Down has been further charged with assaulting a woman.

Baby rape accused charged with assault on woman

 

[HayLouise]

30 October 2019:


Man (26) accused of raping two week old baby sent forward for trial

A man accused of raping and causing brain injuries to a two week old baby has been sent forward for trial.

The 26 year old, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of his alleged victim, appeared in handcuffs at Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday for a preliminary inquiry.

The defendant faces charges of grievous bodily harm with intent and sexual assault of a child by penetration on September 29th, 2018. He now also faces a charge of common assault of a woman on dates from August 1st to September 2nd, 2018. Her identify is also protected.

Man (26) accused of raping two week old baby sent forward for trial

 

[HayLouise]

More:


The accused spoke to say he understood the charges against him. He did not object to a preliminary enquiry.

The defendant brought forward no evidence or witnesses at this stage.

The court previously heard the PSNI was alerted after the baby was brought to Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry with unexplained injuries.

The child had sustained a brain haemorrhage, a number of broken bones, traumatic bruising and was bleeding when admitted.

The accused had previously claimed he may have unintentionally hit the child’s head off a wall while “tired and frustrated”.

Man (26) accused of raping two week old baby sent forward for trial

 

[HayLouise]

The court has heard that the injuries inflicted on the newborn, including broken ribs and thigh bones, were so severe that they could not have been accidental.

Four medical expert reports including those from pathology, radiology, neurological and ophthalmic consultants have been completed including DNA forensic testing of the baby’s nappy.

A consultant paediatrician provided an opinion earlier in the case that the baby had been sexually assaulted.

The accused denies any sexual assault.

The prosecution stated that there was a prima facie case to answer. There were no contrary submissions from defence during the preliminary inquiry.

Man (26) accused of raping two week old baby sent forward for trial

 

[HayLouise]

District judge Eamonn King was satisfied that there was a case to answer and the defendant has been sent forward for trail to Newry Crown Court.

The case was adjourned to December 5th when his trial will be arranged. The accused was remanded back into custody to Maghaberry prison until that date.

Man (26) accused of raping two week old baby sent forward for trial

 

[Andreee]

Yep, true.
If he were put back on the street, he would be in extreme danger if people knew what he looked like. With near glee, I think about what would be done to him.

I expect his future fellow prison inmates will put him in the danger zone too!

 

[themissingandthelost]

Yes, this is a very, very tough one to follow. Inhuman, and no respect for a special gift, as all infants are. There is not a punishment that would be too much, IMO.
Glad you've joined us, and

Welcome to Websleuths,
themissingandthelost !!​

Thank you!!

 

[mrazda71]

Trial set for May 2020


Trial of man (26) accused of raping two week old baby to begin next year

 

[nothinonyou]

Nothing about this for a while? Covid doesn't seem to be halting court cases so i doubt that's the reason for the delay.

 

[lonetraveler]

Man accused of raping two-week-old baby ATTACKED by prison inmates

OH, poor thing, too bad so sad.

 

[Andreee]

OH, poor thing, too bad so sad

I figured there would be some good ol' jail justice upcoming! Most prisoners have their standards when it comes to this kind of horrific crime!

 

[chimpface]

Any update?

 

[MaryG12]

Has he been thrown in with general population again? Where he should be?

 

[Wild Rose]

There are depraved individuals that walk this earth with no right to have any single freedom. Ever.

 

[nothinonyou]

Any update?

nothing it seems. I imagine there has been reporting restrictions. but if a trial did go ahead and there was an outcome it would be reported?

 

[nothinonyou]

very strange, I wonder if he's topped himself

 

[Jsizzle]

OMG! WTH?! HOW?! I’m sick

 

[Kiranerys]

very strange, I wonder if he's topped himself

We live in hope!.

 

[Kiranerys]

I have just tried searching,even with his name, and can't find anything at all about the trial other than it was due to start dec '19