Father Accused of Murdering Baby ‘Shouted and Got Angry’ at Infant, Court Told Friday, July 4, 2025 murder baby injuries court trial abuse parents hospital suspects childcare A father accused of murdering his premature baby reportedly shouted and became angry at the infant, a jury has been told. Two-week-old Brendon Staddon suffered catastrophic injuries to his head, neck, legs, and jaw while in … Read More
Two Men Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Assault in Claverham Friday, July 4, 2025 attemptedmurder assault claverham somerset police investigation arrests hospital crime weapons Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a violent assault occurred in the village of Claverham, Somerset. The incident took place on Thursday, July 3, at approximately 4:40 pm on the High Street. The … Read More
Baby Found with Catastrophic Injuries in Somerset Hospital Cot Tuesday, July 1, 2025 infant murder childabuse hospital sussex negligence tragedy court injuries socialservices At Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset, a two-week-old baby named Brendon Staddon was discovered in his hospital cot with horrific injuries, including a crushed skull, Severe trauma to his head, neck, jaw, legs, and wrists … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Children's Services Rated 'Inadequate' Amid Growing Crisis Tuesday, July 1, 2025 yeovil nhs maternity paediatrics cqc safety somerset healthcare hospital neonatal Somerset MPs have called on the government to urgently address the critical situation at Yeovil Hospital, following the announcement that its birthing and special care baby units (SCBU) will remain closed for at least six … Read More
Parents on Trial for Alleged Murder of Two-Week-Old Baby at Yeovil Hospital Monday, June 30, 2025 trial murder infant yeovil somerset hospital injuries court prosecution defense The heartbreaking case of Brendon Staddon, a two-week-old baby who died while in hospital care, has come before the courts. Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 23, are standing trial at Bristol Crown Court, accused of … Read More
Plans Underway at Dorchester to Manage Yeovil Maternity Closure Impact Friday, June 27, 2025 maternity dorchester yeovil closure somerset hospital births staffing healthcare safety Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is proactively preparing to handle a significant rise in births following the unexpected closure of the Yeovil maternity unit on May 19th due to safety concerns. This closure is expected to shift … Read More