An 18-month-old boy died from horrific injuries, including broken ribs, feet, and toes. The tragic case has shocked the nation.
Former Couple Charged With Murder of Little Alfie Phillips
Grim court details revealed today that baby Alfie Phillips suffered “the overwhelming cumulative nature of the injuries and asphyxiation,” prosecutor Jennifer Knight KC told maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone Crown Court.
Jack Benham, 34, and Sian Hedges, 26, are set to stand trial this October for Alfie’s 2020 murder in Hernhill, near Faversham.
Alfie Died After Night in Caravan
Alfie died on November 28 following a night spent in a caravan, the court heard. The toddler was under the sole care of Benham – his father and former partner of Hedges – at the time of his death.
Couple Face Justice Via Video Link
- Jack Benham, from Highstreet Road, Hernhill
- Sian Hedges, Alfie’s mother, from Fillace Park, Yelverton, Devon
Both defendants appeared remotely via prison video link as proceedings continue.
