Wirral parents jailed for murder after death of three-month-old baby
Klevi Pirjani and Nivalda Santos Pirjani will now start lengthy prison terms
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A man and a woman have been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering their three-month-old baby boy in Wirral.
Emergency services were called to a home on Percy Road in Seacombe on Sunday 24 November after baby Miguel Pirjani was found unresponsive.
He was taken to hospital for treatment but, despite the efforts of medical staff, died five days later on Friday 29 November.
Klevi Pirjani, 37, and Nivalda Santos Pirjani, 34, both of Percy Road, were initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and Section 18 wounding with intent.
Following Miguel’s death, both were charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child.
A three-week trial began on Monday 6 October, during which Nivalda Santos Pirjani pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of a child.
A jury later found both Klevi Pirjani and Nivalda Santos Pirjani guilty of murder and Section 18 assault.
Sentencing
At Liverpool Crown Court, both Klevi Pirjani and Nivalda Santos Pirjani were sentenced for the murder of their son.
Klevi Pirjani was sentenced to life in prison to serve a minimum of 19 years while his wife Nivalda Santos Pirjani was given life in prison to serve a minimum of 15 years.
The court heard how Miguel suffered fatal injuries at just three months old in what was described as a “truly shocking” case.
‘A truly shocking murder’
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Holly Chance said: “This was a truly shocking murder of baby Miguel Pirjani, and it has been an extremely distressing case for us to investigate.
“Miguel was only three months old when his life was tragically cut short at the violent hands of his parents.
“Today’s conviction of Klevi and Nivalda is exceptionally heartbreaking as Miguel lost his life tragically by his own parents who were meant to nurture and protect him from harm.”
Support and information
Merseyside Police has urged anyone with concerns about a person’s welfare to get in touch via its social media channels or by calling 101.
People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Support is also available for children and young people experiencing abuse through organisations including the NSPCC and Childline.
Police added that anyone affected by violence should not be afraid to come forward and seek help.