Caroline Thomson’s Sentence Slashed After Brutal Baby Assault
Caroline Thomson (pictured) was viciously attacked by a fellow inmate, leaving her with cuts and bruises to the face. But it’s her own violent past that’s grabbing headlines.
Baby Brutalised in Shocking 2018 Attack
Back in 2020, Thomson was jailed for assaulting a baby boy so brutally it caused permanent impairment and disfigurement. The victim was just weeks old during the multiple attacks.
Despite pleading guilty, Thomson shockingly tried to blame a two-year-old child for some of the damage. The toddler victim cannot speak or walk yet, though he can crawl.
Long-Term Damage Still Unclear
Doctors say the full extent of the baby’s injuries won’t be clear until he reaches primary school age. The little boy’s future remains uncertain after this horrifying ordeal.
Sentence Cut: From Nine Years to Six
In a controversial move, Thomson’s prison sentence was slashed from nine years to six by the Court of Criminal Appeal in edinburgh/" title="Edinburgh" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Edinburgh. Many are left wondering if justice has truly been served.
