🔗 Share this article Father Given Life Term for Fatally Injuring Baby Son in Hospital A father who fatally assaulted his fortnight-old infant child on a special care department has been jailed to a life term with a minimum term of two decades. Moment father is detained for killing his newborn Catastrophic Wounds Endured The tribunal learned the newborn endured severe injuries, comprising a fractured head, fractured neck, shattered jaw and fractured legs. Clinical professionals portrayed the wounds as "akin to a drop from a tall structure". Court Hearings The defendant had denied injuring the infant but was determined culpable of killing by the jury. "The defendant were responsible for the child's well-being and security. There was an severe failure of obligation in that situation," stated the magistrate. Family Impact The baby's mother was cleared of a reduced accusation of allowing the passing of a child. In an impact testimony, the grandparent characterized the infant as "absolutely perfect" and expressed intense anguish. The family will never witness his very first crawl We will miss his initial steps He didn't even have a moment to give his very first smile Inquiry and Aftermath Police characterized the investigation as one of the "most distressing" they had ever faced. A official for the hospital confirmed a child safeguarding investigation into the incident would be published in the future. Note: The story contains particulars that some may consider distressing.