Tony Bartlett, 39, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years after violently shaking his four-week-old son Atticus to death.The incident occurred on July 16, 2022, when Bartlett, who had consumed 8.5 pints of lager, became enraged by the baby’s inability to take a bottle.The judge noted Bartlett was 'very drunk' and his actions were driven by a sudden fit of anger.Atticus suffered severe internal injuries, including brain and spinal cord damage, leading to his death two weeks later.

The prosecution highlighted Bartlett's sole responsibility for the tragedy, emphasizing the medical evidence linking the violent shaking to the fatal injuries.

The case has left the family in profound grief, with the mother describing a 'horrendous' experience of waiting 11 hours and 18 minutes for her son’s death.Legal representatives argued Bartlett was not premeditated but had been a 'good and caring parent' prior to this incident.