Ms Kavanagh insisted she only saw a single 'faint' bruise on Arthur's back and not the marks visible in the picture taken just 26 hours earlier, despite an expert saying they would not have faded by then. Is climate change killing Australian wine? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Hughes initially admitted he was 'accountable' for Arthur's death and said: "There's a long ways to go but I'm guilty of it. His father Thomas Hughes, 29, and his former partner Emma Tustin, 32, are. ", READ MORE: Guilty: 'Evil' dad and stepmum killed little Arthur Labinjo-Hughes after months of torture and abuse. Hughes' WhatsApp messages became increasingly malevolent. Consultant pathologist Dr Roger Malcolmson told the murder trial. The Guardian view on Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: more lessons to learn It didn't take long for things to deteriorate for Arthur. After Arthur's parents separated in his infancy, he was initially cared for by his mother Olivia Labinjo-Halcrow. What made this case so unique was the fact there was a camera installed in the living room of Tustin's home. Hughes took Tustin's children to the supermarket, leaving his own son in mortal danger. She was told that Arthur's injuries had been sustained in a fight with Tustin's son. Arthur Labinjo-Hughes' gran says 'I have failed' & blasts selfish She made multiple references to him 'winning'. Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: injuries suggested treatment 'amounting to The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She tried to convince Hughes to leave the boy with her but he refused. I don't want Emma to suffer.". Tustin denied the bruises were on Arthur's back when social services visited. Cellmates of evil stepmum who murdered arthur, 6, lace her food with salt. Thomas Hughes decided to take his son to live with his new partner Emma Tustin and her children during COVID-19 related restrictions. Hughes was described as weak by the senior investigating officer, Det Insp Laura Harrison. [14] Arthur's favourite team, Birmingham City F.C, named a children's area in its stadium after him and supporters sung his name on a march through Birmingham prior to a match. While much of the exchanges were inaudible Tustin could be heard regularly asking what Hughes had said to the police. He portrayed himself as dim-witted, lacking in confidence and completely submissive to Tustin's assertive control. The Child Safeguarding Partnership said it would be "inappropriate" to comment ahead of its findings, but said the "terrible tragedy has had a shocking impact on Arthur's family and across the whole community". Tustin could be heard 'policing' Arthur in some of the clips barking 'stand still, stand still'. Family Arthur was killed in June 2020 The father of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes has had his manslaughter sentence for the boy's death increased. 16 June 2020: Video footage from a CCTV camera in the living room, where Arthur slept on the floor, showed him appearing weak as he woke up and struggled to carry his duvet out of the room. The transcripts of Hughes' seven police interviews were a bombshell. [8], In early 2020, Thomas Hughes took his son to multiple medical appointments but the boy was not diagnosed with any mental health problems. Clubs are free to negotiate deals ahead of 2024. In another, the fear stricken boy yelled 'daddy's going to throw me out the window'. Hughes claimed he only found out Tustin aborted their baby in custody when she said so herself in the witness box a few days earlier. He was made to sleep there even when the other children slept elsewhere. 'C***' was a favourite insult of the foul-mouthed pair. CEO and Legal Counsel. The jail sentences given to the couple who killed six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes are to be reviewed to "determine whether they were too low", the attorney general has announced. Join Breaking News and Incidents in Yorkshire to get the latest breaking news and post there if you see an incident you think is worth us covering. His barrister forewarned the jury they would not see him 'cry for himself'. It was not intentional," he added. 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In reply Judge Wall said the police interviews were only part of the evidence they were to hear. A jury has now convicted dad Thomas Hughes of manslaughter and step-mother Emma Tustin of murder. Ms Kavanagh insisted she only saw a single 'faint' bruise on Arthur's back and not the marks visible in the picture taken just 26 hours earlier, despite an expert saying they would not have faded by then. Thomas Hughes ate ice cream in front of his starving six-year-old boy, Six-year-old boy Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was murdered by his step mum, Undated handout photo issued by West Midlands Police of Emma Tustin, Undated handout photo issued by West Midlands Police of Thomas Hughes. 17 June 2020: Doctors concluded nothing could be done to save Arthur and his life support machine was switched off at 1am. Tustin bombarded Hughes with messages complaining of the child's behaviour as his condition worsened. Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: timeline of events that ended in his murder Prosecutors said his head was "banged repeatedly against a hard surface" causing an "unsurvivable brain injury". ", "The chilling parallels between the murders of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes", "Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: why were chances to intervene missed? While what happened to Arthur is rare, the NSPCC has raised concerns about the risks to children during lockdown. On 6 May 2020, Mr Hughes texted Ms Tustin, telling her: "Tell him not to move a muscle - put him by the fridge, put him outside or wherever, give him away. Jurors held a minute's silence for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes after they returned their verdicts A father and his partner have been found guilty of the killing of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.. She said when asked how safe and happy they felt on a scale of 0-10, with zero being represented by the floor and the ceiling being the opposite, both boys very confidently jumped up and pointed at the ceiling saying they felt very happy and very safe. It threw up the first major question in the trial, why was it there? She was also found guilty of child cruelty counts 4 (deprivation of food and drink) and 5 (salt poisoning). 2023 BBC. READ MORE: Live updates as 'evil' stepmum and dad found guilty of murder of Arthur. There were between 100 to 130 marks in total including 30 to his head and neck. 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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes died after being left alone with Emma Tustin last year, Arthur's grandmother alerted social services to bruises on his body, but no action was taken, Arthur was monitored on CCTV which in court would be used to prove how he suffered, Arthur Labinjo-Hughes suffered a fatal collapse while at Emma Tustin's home in Solihull, Arthur was fatally assaulted by Tustin in the hallway at the house on Cramore Road, During her trial, Emma Tustin sought to blame Arthur for his own injuries, Thomas Hughes completely let his son down, police said. Tustin and Hughes manipulated visitors, told them his bruises were down to play. The couple installed a camera at home to monitor Arthur during his isolation. 16 April 2020: Joanne Hughes reported Arthur to social services after taking photographs of bruises on his back, which she discovered when Hughes and Arthur visited. He told the jury he 'reluctantly' maintained Arthur's punishment to avoid arguments admitting he put Tustin's 'love and attention' above his son's welfare. Tustin said at one point to Thomas that "I want you but I don't want him". Please don't keep Emma in custody. As he died, she did nothing save take a photo and send it to Hughes. [24] Thomas Hughes was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 21 years. "I effectively killed my son. Ms Kavanagh repeated she had 'no safeguarding concerns' about Arthur. She said she was told Arthur and Tustins son had been playfighting with boxing gloves resulting in the bruises, and said she could see a single faint bruise in the middle of Arthurs back. 8 June 2020: Arthurs school reopened but Hughes did not send his son back, initially claiming the boy hadnt slept well and would return the next day. A "bullying" father and stepmother "poisoned" a six-year-old boy with salt and exposed him to months of "cruel" abuse, a court has heard. The vast majority of the recordings were of Arthur crying. Boy, 6, was 'poisoned' with so much salt he was 'unable to fight I'm guilty of all of this. Shortly after 13:00 that day, the family was back home. Shown CCTV of her slapping the boy to the head, grabbing him by the scruff of the neck and waking him up by ripping the duvet from underneath him, Tustin admitted she had been cruel by assaulting Arthur - despite previously pleading not guilty to that particular offence. Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. There was a consensus that it was 'inconceivable' Arthur could have caused them himself. A six-year-old boy allegedly murdered by his father and his girlfriend was on one occasion "brought into the house by the scruff of his neck", a jury has heard. Arthur was conspicuous by his absence on the camera for long periods despite the fact both defendants would often be in the living room talking, gesticulating or shouting towards the hallway. The court also heard Tustin wanted the CCTV because she was fearful of Arthur making allegations about her. The camera also picked up isolated incidents of bullying Hughes and cruel Tustin slapping Arthur round the back of the head and holding him by the scruff of the neck. Police, CAMHS, a social worker and his school all received concerned reports about his welfare. The fly on the wall CCTV footage, the terrorising text messages and a capitulation in the witness box. Additionally, Tustin photographed Arthur crying in the hallway at 2:15pm. My mum, my dad. He told Tustin to 'just end' Arthur, 'take his jaw off' and 'gag' him, while he threatened to 'take his neck off' and 'dash my food off his head'. He stated he 'probably' inflicted injuries to his son and hit him with a slipper causing him to bash his head. The texts of his violent intent, the holes he smashed through the living room door and CCTV footage of him dragging Arthur around like an animal exposed his real 'short-tempered, wicked' nature. Hughes allegedly spoke of putting him up for adoption. I didn't see it. "Whatever has happened, it has been done by his own actions," Tustin told jurors. Medical experts dominated the proceedings for an entire week. She organised a meeting with Arthur's father and grandmother about her concerns that the boy was developing an obsession with topics such as guns, death and the news, along with fears about being separated from or killed by his father. He was rushed to hospital later that same day, June 16, last year, but it was determined nothing could be done to save him and he died at 1am the following morning. Shown CCTV of her slapping the boy to the head, grabbing him by the scruff of the neck and waking him up by ripping the duvet from underneath him, Tustin admitted she had been cruel by assaulting Arthur - despite previously pleading not guilty to that particular offence. They all agreed that the most likely mechanism that caused the injuries was a shaking-type motion with one or more impacts. Three donation days, held at Edgbaston to take in new and nearly new donations of gifts and books, are now ended. It did not add up that he had apparently confessed his guilt to officers and yet went on to deny all the charges against him. Hughes was seemingly unmoved by the sound of his boy crying over and over again. He loved school, football and superheroes. The family returned to Milhenchs house to finish the hair appointment, during which time Hughes and Tustin took turns shouting at him like a game of tennis, she told the court. Olivia Labinjo-Halcrow is referred to using her surname throughout this article. It is alleged Ms Tustin, 32, of Cranmore Road, carried out the fatal assault while in sole care of Arthur and fetched her mobile phone immediately afterwards to take a photograph of the youngster as he lay dying in the hallway. Thomas Hughes, Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Emma Tustin He told the jury at Coventry Crown Court he was forced to stay at Tustin's home when the first lockdown was announced in March 2020.. She carried him around the house, plotting how best to arrange him to fit her deception that she was blameless. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. From prison, Arthur's mother said the memory of her young son she would treasure the most was his smile. Thursday 2 December 2021 17:54, UK Kidney consultant Dr Malcolm Coulthard told the court that when Arthur arrived at hospital he was suffering from severe hypernatremia - raised sodium levels. Ms Kavanagh repeated she had 'no safeguarding concerns' about Arthur. [17] The incident provoked discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the welfare of vulnerable children. Hughes was found not guilty on counts 4 and 5. Tustin was equally vile. He said the messages were so constant they became 'boring', and he stopped listening to them. Dr. John Hughes, MD, is a Family Medicine specialist practicing in Norwalk, OH with 29 years of experience. [8] At the time of his death, a medical review found that he was covered in 130 bruises, that he had been poisoned with salt, and that the extent of his injuries were compared to torture. Text messages between Tustin and Hughes told the story of their fracturing relationship and exposed their violent intent towards Arthur. It did not add up that he had apparently confessed his guilt to officers and yet went on to deny all the charges against him. It is alleged Ms Tustin carried out a fatal . Hughes was found guilty of child cruelty counts 2 (standing in isolation) and 3 (assaults). It's as simple as that. BrumWish 2021 aims to get thousands of Christmas gifts to young children in need across our city - the homeless, the vulnerable, kids in care and kids who have little. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Father 'probably' valued partner over son After she was arrested for killing her abusive partner in 2019, Arthur was left in the sole care of his father. He was rushed to hospital following the incident on June 16 2020, but despite the best efforts of medical staff, it was determined that nothing could be done to save him and he sadly lost his life at 1am the following day. The boy was mistreated over the course of several months by his father, Thomas Hughes, and his father's partner, Emma Tustin. The texts of his violent intent, the holes he smashed through the living room door and CCTV footage of him dragging Arthur around like an animal exposed his real 'short-tempered, wicked' nature. I just heard it.". You did this to him.". He had been confined to the house as a 'punishment' for most of the first national lockdown while the Covid-19 pandemic swept through the country, reports BirminghamLive. His head injuries were said to be unsurvivable and Arthur died shortly before 01:00 BST on 17 June. Scheduling: (513) 612-1111 More on Arthur Labinjo-hughes - Sky News VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. There was no way the six-year-old boy could inflict these "unsurvivable" injuries on himself. So theres a big lesson there, instantly about if there is a crisis, there are children who are going to slip from view and we have to make sure they have the protection, which does need face to face contact. When I tried to get him off the floor, he headbutted me and hes hit me and kicked me, she said. Someone supposedly 'stuck in the middle' of a bad situation, but ultimately with Arthur's best interests in mind. This year's appeal is bigger and better than ever - because we have teamed up with our partners at #Toys4Birmingham, including Thrive Together Birmingham, the Birmingham Playcare Network, the Edgbaston Foundation and Birmingham Forward Steps. 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She claimed she followed an 'old wives' tale' in her family and used it to relieve pain and burning on her genitals - caused by the long-term effects of trying to take her own life in 2013 by jumping from a car park. I realise now I made it a lot harder for myself. Tustin spent over a week in the witness box. Following Olivia's conviction, Thomas Hughes became the primary carer for Arthur and both lived with Thomas . Verdicts returned in murder trial of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes He said the messages were so constant they became 'boring', and he stopped listening to them. Tustin reported these incidents to Thomas via text messages and audio clips of him crying. The same witness said that when Arthur "secretly" asked him for a drink of water, while Mr Hughes and Ms Tustin were out of the room, "he had to hold [the glass] to Arthur's mouth" because he was "too weak to hold it himself". Whilst he was at his grandparents' house, Arthur said that he had been pinned against the wall by Tustin, called a "horrible ugly brat", and his grandmother found several bruises on his back. And it's much easier for families who want to evade view to do that when they havent got someone in the room. His. March 2020: Hughes took Arthur to Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services practitioner, Kerry Forsyth-Benson, who reported the boy saying he was worried about his dad not returning. Hughes's following comment to officers proved to be telling: "Emma isn't a suspect, she's a witness. Thomas Hughes claims 'jealous' Emma Tustin 'drove a - BirminghamLive The prosecutor stated social services were presented with a 'false picture'. Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, six, suffered an "unsurvivable brain injury" in Shirley, Solihull, and died in hospital the following day in June last year. While much of the exchanges were inaudible Tustin could be heard regularly asking what Hughes had said to the police. After weeks of harrowing evidence at Coventry Crown Court a jury found his father Thomas Hughes, 29, guilty of manslaughter, and his step-mother Emma Tustin, 32, guilty of murder. Thomas Hughes claims girlfriend 'drove wedge' between him and son Hughes confessed to treating Arthur 'like a prisoner' by making him stay in the hallway for the 'majority of the time', adding his discipline had 'gone horribly wrong'. ", Hughes later told Tustin he had 'basically held my hands up'. In one message she said 'f****** launch this lying little f***' and in another she warned she was 'going to chin this little c***'. Arthur was conspicuous by his absence on the camera for long periods despite the fact both defendants would often be in the living room talking, gesticulating or shouting towards the hallway. Hughes was instead offered an early help programme to assist Arthur in dealing with his traumatic past, which he declined. Over the following days he reported to the school that Arthur was losing weight, wasnt eating and might faint. Later at trial, the prosecution argued that she gave Arthur an overdose of salt in the bathroom at around this time though Tustin denied this. Arthur was "segregated and isolated" for "up to 14 hours a day", the court was told, often made to stay on the step next to the hallway by the front door, and prevented from having food and drink. Both defendants denied being responsible, or even knowing salt poisoning was a factor in Arthur's death until much later.
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