Tony Bartlett, 38, is accused of murdering his baby son, Atticus, in Chard, Somerset, in July 2022. He appeared in court this week.
Tony, who is 38, was in court. He appeared on Tuesday in Yeovil. The court sent him to Bristol. He appeared there on Wednesday.
Police arrested a young woman in her 20s. This arrest happened in July 2022. Police will not take more action against her.
A senior detective spoke about the case. Detective Superintendent Lorett Spierenburg is in charge. She called it a deeply sad case. A baby lost his life tragically.
The police did a big investigation. Their Major Crime Team led the work. This lasted two and a half years. It led to Bartlett’s court appearance.
This is hard for Atticus’s family. Police are helping them. They ask that people respect their privacy now. The legal process will continue.
This news will shock people in Chard. The local police team can help those worried. They understand the situation is upsetting for everyone.
The court will hear all the details. Please be patient, said the police. Don’t guess what happened yet. This could hurt the family more and affect a fair trial.
