Stepfather 'put girl, 3, in scalding bath'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl was scarred for life from the waist down after her stepfather deliberately put her in a scalding bath, a court was told yesterday.
The child also suffered a fractured leg and a bruised bottom after her mother left her in his care for an hour, Geraint Walters, for the prosecution, told Swansea Crown Court.
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, needed more than three weeks' treatment in the burns unit of St Lawrence Hospital, Chepstow, Gwent.
'For reasons best known to this defendant he lost his cool and deliberately placed her in the bath of extremely hot water,' Mr Walters said.
The 27-year-old stepfather denies child cruelty and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Judge John Diehl made an order banning his identification.
The stepfather claimed he left the bathroom to give his baby a bottle in another room. When he returned she was lying on her back under the water.
The trial continues today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments