Sandra Higgins denies serious harm charge in baby trial

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Sandra Higgins denies causing serious harm to a baby in the Circuit Criminal Court, with the trial reported on 19 June 2015.

The charge concerns alleged harm at her home in Drumgola Wood, Cavan. Defence radiologist Dr Julie Mack said scans showed a small bleed that could reflect an earlier injury, a pre-existing condition or a bump to the head. Other medical evidence described the injuries as consistent with non-accidental head trauma or baby shaking. The trial was continuing.