'Domineering and aggressive' stepfather jailed for murdering 10-month-old Jacob Crouch

04.08.2023 - 15:13 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his 10-month-old stepson. Jacob Crouch was said to have sustained "acute physical and mental suffering" due to regular assaults from Craig Crouch, 39 across a six-month period.

The step-father was found guilty of murder and three counts of child cruelty on Wednesday and has now been jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years.

Meanwhile, Jacob's mother, Gemma Barton, who was previously found guilty of causing or allowing his death, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years.

She was also handed a two-and-a-half-year consecutive sentence for child cruelty Join our FREE Manchester Crime and Court WhatsApp group by clicking here The court heard how Jacob had 39 rib fractures, 19 visible bruises, and internal injuries that were likened to that of car crash victims.

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