Dad admits killing three-month-old son with horror head damage | UK | News | EUROtoday

A 38-year-old father has pleaded responsible to the illegal killing of his toddler son, police have stated. Gareth Stark, from Stafford, admitted the manslaughter of three-month-old Leon Stark when he appeared earlier than a choose at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday.

In an announcement issued after the listening to, Staffordshire Police stated Stark additionally pleaded responsible to a cost of battery. Police stated that on October 12, 2023, three-month-old Leon was taken to hospital after turning into unwell at a home in Stafford. Tragically, Leon sadly died in hospital eight days afterward October 20, 2023. Following an investigation by the power’s Major Investigations Department, it was discovered that Leon had a big head damage that had been brought on by his father.

Commenting on the case, Detective Inspector Lisa Holland, of Staffordshire’s Major Investigations Department, stated: “This is a truly tragic case, and our thoughts remain with everyone affected by Leon’s death.

“We will proceed to work with our companions to guard youngsters from hurt, safeguard them, and stop tragic instances like this one.”

Stark is because of be sentenced at Stafford Crown Court later this 12 months.