A man and a woman have appeared in court after a child suffered what police said were “significant injuries”.
Jack Winstanley, 22, and Amy Baker, 24, appeared before Judge Christine Henson at Hove Crown Court this morning (Wednesday 26 February).
Winstanley, of no fixed address, formerly of Grand Parade and Widdicombe Way, both in Brighton, was charged with trying to rape a girl under 13 in a flat in Hove in March 2021.
He was also charged with assaulting the same child, causing her grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, in the same flat in March four years ago.
He did not enter a formal plea but Charlotte Oliver, defending, said: “The charges are denied.”
Baker, of Carlton Hill, Brighton, was arraigned – or formally charged – with neglecting a child, causing her unnecessary suffering and injury at the flat in Hove.
She pleaded guilty.
The identity of the child is protected by law.
The case has been adjourned until Wednesday 28 May. Both are on bail.
Sussex Police said today: “Sussex Police has charged two people in connection with offences involving a young girl in Brighton.
“On Tuesday 16 March 2021, police received a report of a two-year-old girl having suffered significant injuries.
“She was safeguarded while a man and a woman were arrested.”
Has Winstanley tried to raped the 2year old Girl in 2021 as it’s reported a Child under 13Yr old he has tried to do something to.
Am I actually thinking that or have I got it wrong.
The child (toddler) in question was 2yrs of age.
The charges are for a child of under 13yrs because that would be criminal law broken i.e. basically the tick box they need to tick to say he has committed the crime on paper. It could say 5yrs or under but it means anyone that harms a minor 13yrs or under can be charged with this legislation.
If the 4yrs ago thing threw you off (I had to re read that bit), it’s because they were arrested in 2021 so child would be about 6 now.
They are animals. Out on bail? In a hotel with a deliveroo and police guard more likely.
Yes a 2 year old
Anyone committing or attempting to commit such a disgusting act like this needs to hang.
Why have these scumbags been bailed???
I hope this is not a reflection on the sentence they will be given.
They bail them all… Post one to many emojis and your in a cell quicker than a kettle boiling
Any update on this case, one of them lives in my block.