It’s not 24 years in prison.
He’s 28, he will be 47 when he gets out if he isn’t “released on licence” earlier, followed by 5 years on licence.
Paedophile father given 24 years for horrific attack on his 12-day-old son
Due to his dangerous status, he will not be automatically released on licence after serving half of his 19-year sentence.
This will be determined by the Parole Commissioners, and he may have to spend the full term in prison.
When he is released he will be on licence for an additional five years and during this extended period he will be recalled to prison if he breaches any terms of his licence.
"He almost died, but for the care he received in hospital, and it will be many years before the full extent of the impact of his injuries will manifest."
The infant spent nearly two weeks in intensive care in Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital For Sick Children and so severe were the multiple injuries to his fragile little body, he almost died from a heart attack but was revived.
Turning to the impact on the child, Judge Fowler revealed the youngster still attends the neurological unit and is at risk from developing epilepsy and mental health issues later in life.
