Dad who murdered four-week-old son jailed for life
A 39-year-old man was convicted of murdering his four‑week‑old son after a night of heavy drinking and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years. The infant, Atticus, suffered severe spinal, rib and brain injuries consistent with violent shaking and died a week after being taken to hospital. The case was heard at Bristol Crown Court, where the father, Tony Bartlett, was found guilty of causing the child's death.
- ▪Tony Bartlett, a former postman, returned home after drinking up to nine pints and violently shook his infant son, causing fatal injuries.
- ▪The baby, Atticus, suffered spinal cord damage, rib fractures and severe brain trauma, and died seven days after being hospitalized.
- ▪Bartlett was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years for the murder of his son.
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- ▪ Father who killed his newborn son 'in a moment of pure violence' jailed for life — Sky News — Top
- ▪ Father who murdered four-week-old son in ‘fit of anger’ jailed for life — The Independent
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Dad who murdered four-week-old son jailed for 18 yearsImage source, Ben Birchall/PAImage caption, Tony Bartlett caused severe injuries to his infant son by shaking him violentlyPublished24 July 2026, 15:42 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoA man who murdered his four-week-old son after drinking up to nine pints of beer on a night out has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years.Tony Bartlett returned to the family home in Chard, Somerset, on 16 July 2022 and shook baby Atticus.The 39-year-old caused serious injuries to his son's spinal cord and ribs, as well as brain damage so severe he never regained consciousness or the ability to breathe independently.
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