Ex-EFL Footballer’s Shocking Messages Revealed Before ‘Sickening’ Attack on Toddler
Kiernan Hughes-Mason, a former professional footballer, has been convicted of grievous bodily harm and child cruelty after a three-week trial at Basildon Crown Court. The 32-year-old was found guilty of attacking a two-year-old girl, leaving her with life-changing brain injuries.
According to reports, Hughes-Mason sent multiple messages to others in the days leading up to the incident, expressing his frustration and anger towards caring for his partner’s daughter. One message read, "She’s actually getting on my nerves," while another said, "I’m gonna hit her."
The messages were revealed by Essex Police in a statement, which also detailed the devastating injuries suffered by the toddler. The two-year-old was left with 17 different injuries to her legs, back, face, and chest, which are believed to have been inflicted between October 2019 and January 2020.
The prosecution barrister described the injuries as "similar to those inflicted by a high-speed road traffic accident or a fall from a substantial height of several storeys." The court heard that the child now requires 24-hour care.
Hughes-Mason, who played for 18 clubs between 2010 and 2020, including Millwall and Hashtag United, had previously denied the charges. However, a jury found him guilty after a five-hour deliberation.
The case highlights the devastating consequences of child abuse and the importance of reporting any concerns to the authorities. As the court case unfolds, it is clear that Hughes-Mason’s actions had a profound impact on the young girl’s life.
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- Kiernan Hughes-Mason was convicted of grievous bodily harm and child cruelty.
- The two-year-old girl was left with 17 different injuries to her legs, back, face, and chest.
- The child now requires 24-hour care.
- Hughes-Mason had previously denied the charges.
- The case highlights the devastating consequences of child abuse.
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