Man charged with murdering his one-month-old son
Man charged with murdering his one-month-old son
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A 38-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his one-month-old son. Tony Bartlett is accused of killing his son, Atticus Bartlett, in Chard, Somerset, on 23 July 2022. "This is a deeply sad case in which a young baby, who was only a few weeks old, has tragically lost their life," said senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Lorett Spierenburg of Avon and Somerset Police. "An extensive police investigation has been carried out, led by our Major Crime Investigation Team, over the past two-and-a-half years, which has led to Bartlett being charged and appearing in court this week.
"This remains a deeply upsetting time for Atticus's family. Our thoughts are with them and we will continue to provide them with specialist support as legal proceedings progress. "We would please ask on their behalf that their privacy is respected.". Follow our channel and never miss an update. Ms Spierenburg said she understands the development is likely to cause "a great deal of shock and upset" in Chard and a neighbourhood team will be available for anyone with concerns.
She added: "The full details of what happened will be presented in court during subsequent hearings and therefore we'd please request people are patient and do not speculate on the circumstances at this time. "Such speculation will likely not only cause further distress to Atticus's family, but also could prejudice the future legal proceedings and prevent the defendant from having the right to a fair trial.".
Be the first to get Breaking News. Install the Sky News app for free. Bartlett appeared at Yeovil Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was remanded to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday, Avon and Somerset Police said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
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