RHIANNON WATERS SHOCKS NEATH WITH HORRIFIC BABY ABUSE CASE AT SWANSEA CROWN COURT

A young child from Neath endured severe and devastating abuse at the hands of her own parents, suffering injuries that resembled those typically seen in high-speed car crashes. The young victim, born in January 2020, was subjected to a series of brutal assaults that resulted in multiple fractures across her tiny body, including her spine, ribs, and legs. Medical professionals who examined her confirmed that she would have experienced intense pain and distress throughout the ordeal, both during the incidents and in the aftermath.

Rhiannon Waters and her partner, Simeon Mayhew, stood before Swansea Crown Court to face charges related to the injuries inflicted upon their child. While neither parent admitted to directly causing the injuries, they acknowledged their failure to prevent the harm from occurring. The court was told that their neglect and inability to protect the vulnerable child were morally condemnable. The judge, Huw Rees, was particularly scathing in his remarks, condemning their lack of