Foster mother killed baby in fit of rage, court hears
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sarah Higgins is accused of inflicting devastating brain injuries on 10-month-old Skyla Giller while caring for the baby at her home in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Mr Wright QC claimed the baby’s injuries clearly indicated Ms Higgins killed Skyla in a violent assault. He told the jury: “We will invite you to come to the conclusion that while in her care, Sarah Higgins assaulted that baby by subjecting her to a violent action in which her head was subjected to repeated forces and acceleration and deceleration.” Mr Wright told the jury it was the crown’s case Higgins had experienced a “loss of temper”. He added: “Regrettably, that unlawful action caused Skyla’s death and so we say that defendant is guilty of manslaughter.” Mr Wright told the court Ms Higgins was on maternity leave and had full care of Skyla at the time of her death.
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