Mother Could Have Caused Fatal Injuries to Newborn, Jury Told Thursday, July 2, 2026 infant murder manslaughter trial somerset injuries baby defense law court A jury at Bristol Crown Court has been told there is a “real possibility” that Evelyn Ballentyne, the mother of four-week-old Atticus Bartlett, caused the fatal injuries to her infant son, rather than his father, Tony … Read More
Father Denies Shaking and Causing Death of Four-Week-Old Son Tuesday, June 30, 2026 trial murder manslaughter infant injuries shakenbaby suspect somerset hospital bristol A father on trial for the death of his four-week-old son has denied shaking the infant violently, which prosecutors say caused fatal injuries. Atticus Bartlett tragically died after collapsing at his family home in Chard, … Read More
Aria Thorpe’s Family Speak Out After Teen Cleared of Murder in Tragic Stabbing Case Saturday, June 27, 2026 ariathorpe knifecrime justice murdertrial westonsupermare familygrief manslaughter youthcrime courtverdict legalsystem The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe have publicly expressed their anguish after a 16-year-old boy was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in connection with her fatal stabbing. Aria was tragically killed on … Read More
Aria Thorpe’s Family Speak Out After Teen Cleared of Murder in Tragic Death Saturday, June 27, 2026 aria thorpe weston-super-mare knifecrime trial justice manslaughter family stabbing bristol The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe have expressed heartbreak and frustration after a 16-year-old boy was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges following her fatal stabbing in Weston-super-Mare. Aria died on … Read More
Aria Thorpe's Family Speak Out After Teen Cleared of Murder Charges Saturday, June 27, 2026 ariathorpe knifecrime westonsupermare courtverdict justicesystem manslaughter familygrief trial youthcrime legalsystem The family of Aria Thorpe have broken their silence following the acquittal of a teenager charged with her murder. Aria, aged nine, tragically died from a knife wound sustained at her home in Weston-super-Mare on December 15. … Read More
Aria Thorpe's Family Commended for 'Exceptional Courage' After Teen’s Acquittal Thursday, June 25, 2026 aria trial acquittal courage weston-super-mare manslaughter murder privacy police justice The family of Aria Thorpe, the nine-year-old girl who tragically died from a knife wound last December, have been praised by police for their “exceptional courage” throughout the recent trial. Aria was fatally injured at her … Read More