Beastly Attack on Baby Gets Jail Time
Joshua Michael Morris, 29, from Old Colwyn, was slapped with 42 months behind bars today (Wednesday 9th December) at Mold Crown Court. He was found guilty of assaulting a 10-month-old baby back in January 2018.
Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict After Gruesome Trial
The jury didn’t take long to decide Morris’s fate, handing down a unanimous guilty verdict after a seven-day trial that wrapped up on 11th November 2020.
Detective Chief Inspector Speaks Out
“Sadly and frankly, no punishment can ever compensate for the life-changing brain injury that this little character sustained during this dreadful incident,” said Detective Chief Inspector Sion Williams, who spearheaded the investigation.
“What appears to have been a momentary act of violence has devastatingly changed this young child’s future, and they will now require life-long professional care. Thankfully, this little one is now in a loving and supportive environment, cared for by dedicated professionals.”
