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Burns, bruising observed on body of girl (9), cruelty trial hears
Summary
The trial of a Dublin couple accused of child cruelty and serious harm to their nine‑year‑old daughter has heard that medical staff observed burns and bruising on the girl's body. The 39‑year‑old man and 36‑year‑old woman, from North Africa, told paramedics that their daughter had slipped in the shower a few hours before they called 999. Witnesses testified that after the child was hospitalised, both parents said they had not previously seen the injuries. The couple, whose identities are protected, pleaded not guilty to intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm, to child cruelty for failing to provide medical aid, to intentionally or recklessly causing serious disfigurement, and to two further counts of child cruelty between 28 June and 2 July 2019.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Burns, bruising observed on body of girl (9), cruelty trial hears. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to the child at the family home in Dublin on July 2, 2019; child cruelty, contrary to the Children Act, by failing to provide adequate medical aid on the same occasion; intentionally or recklessly causing serious disfigurement to the child and to two further counts of child cruelty on occasions between June 28 and July 2, 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 2, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 28 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-10-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to the child at the family home in Dublin on July 2, 2019; child cruelty, contrary to the Children Act, by failing to provide adequate medical aid on the same occasion; intentionally or recklessly causing serious disfigurement to the child and to two further counts of child cruelty on occasions between June 28 and July 2, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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