The prosecution allege that Alfie was subjected to 'sinister forms of punishment' including being dunked in cold baths whilst naked
A school boy allegedly suffered dozens of injuries after his body was found in a bath at his home, a court heard.
Michelle Heeley, KC, prosecuting said "both thought it was acceptable" to hit Alfie with "belts, or a slider, like a heavy-duty flip flop, and use other more sinister forms of punishment." Ms Heeley highlighted that these forms of punishment included 'dunking' him "in cold baths whilst naked" or forcing Alfie to "stand outside, in the middle of the night and have cold water" thrown on him.
The court heard how Alfie died on February 18, 2021. On the day of his death, Ms Scott dialled 999 and claimed he had hit his head and "fallen asleep in the bath". Within six minutes, emergency services arrived on the scene, at which point he was already "lifeless" and "cold to the touch".
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