Craig Rowland: Court hears of baby’s ‘severe’ brain injuries

The court heard that Lewis’s brain injury was “severe” and one caused by “traumatic force”.

“Once a child sustained a brain injury this severe, there would have been an abrupt and sudden change in their behaviour and demeanour,” the doctor added.

This would have included seizures and changes in levels of consciousness.

When asked how Lewis had sustained the injury, the doctor said the level of bleeding on the brain and no swelling meant it was likely to have been caused by a “forceful shaking injury”.

He added the degree of forced used would have been “inappropriate” and that it would have been sustained within a 24-hour period of Lewis being admitted to hospital.

“He needed urgent treatment to preserve life and his brain injury, if not treated promptly, would almost certainly have resulted in his death,” the doctor added.