Man jailed for shaking baby in Burnley
An investigation led to the arrest of twenty-six-year-old Dylan Saville
A West Yorkshire man has been jailed after violently shaking a baby in Burnley, leaving the child with serious injuries.
Police say they were called on 20 February this year after the boy was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with multiple bleeds on the brain.
An investigation led to the arrest of twenty-six-year-old Dylan Saville, from Helme Lane in Meltham.
He initially denied the assault, pretending to be concerned for the baby - but later admitted causing grievous bodily harm.
Saville was sentenced at Burnley Crown Court to three years and six months in prison.
"one of the most innocent members of our society"
DC Shanaz Kone said: “Saville assaulted a baby - one of the most innocent members of our society, who will be left with lifelong effects from his injuries.
“My thoughts are with the baby, and his loved ones as he continues to recover. The severity of his injuries shows how this could have easily had a different, heartbreaking outcome.
“It has been a real team effort within Child Protection to secure a conviction and it is not for me to comment on the sentence, but I do hope the knowledge that Saville has been brought to justice and will spend time behind bars brings some comfort to the baby’s family.”