JURY HEARS ‘DISTRESSING’ MEDICAL EVIDENCE IN BABY C ABUSE TRIAL
THE JURY in the trial of Christopher Phillips – the man accused of sexually penetrating a seven-week-old baby at a flat in Haverfordwest – has been presented with deeply distressing medical evidence detailing the catastrophic injuries suffered by the child.Baby C was taken to Glangwili General Hospital in the early hours of January 24, 2021, after his mother phoned 999.
On arrival, paediatric teams carried out extensive examinations.
Doctors identified: Rectal bleeding and a 1.7cm fissure to the child’s anus Significant perianal redness, consistent with possible penetrative trauma A fracture to the right petrous pyramid in the skull, causing bleeding from the baby’s right ear Fractures to the left ribs Multiple bruises to his neck, chest and back A consultant paediatrician concluded the constellation of injuries was non-accidental and consistent with both physical and sexual abuse.
