And Tom's "spineless" partner Katherine Reilly, 25, who "shielded" her wicked lover and failed to report the baby's injuries, was also sentenced to a six-month jail term suspended for two years, having been found guilty of child cruelty.
Thug who left baby severely disabled after appalling abuse Googled sickening question A helpless eight-week old baby was left permanently disabled as a result of a couple's "monstrous" act.
He said that her actions in not seeking medical attention during that time were "wicked and spineless", with medical evidence stating that any delay could have increased the harm to the baby.
Handing down sentencing at Bristol Crown Court, Judge Julian Lambert told abuser Kember: "The victim of your crime was extremely vulnerable at only eight weeks old, after a premature birth.
Tom Kember, 27, of Taunton, Somerset, has today been jailed for 21 years after being found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
