Preston man jailed for assaulting 17-month-old baby

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 18:13 · Archive

Stephen Stanley was jailed for two years after assaulting a 17-month-old child in Preston in January 2023.

Stephen Stanley, 37, of Callon in Preston, has been jailed for two years for assaulting a 17-month-old child. The attack took place in January 2023 at an address in Preston. Stanley forcefully gripped and repeatedly slapped the defenceless toddler, causing significant bruising to the face, bottom, lower back and thigh. Police said the victim suffered no lasting physical damage from the assault.

Following conviction at Preston Crown Court, Stanley received the maximum sentence the judge could impose. During the investigation by a police child protection team, Stanley lied repeatedly about his involvement and attempted to blame others for the violence.

How it is being reported

• Man who 'slapped' baby in shocking violent assault is jailedStanley had attacked the youngster, then just 17 months old, at an address in Preston in January 2023.Lancashire Telegraph · 8 Oct, 17:51
• Preston man Stephen Stanley assaulted 17-month-old in 'nasty attack' and then lied to cover his tracksHe took out his anger on a young defenceless child and then lied repeatedly to try and cover his tracks...Chorley Guardian · 8 Oct, 16:02

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