Jacob Crouch: Mother and stepfather accused of murdering baby

A mum & stepdad from #Derbyshire have gone on trial accused of murdering their 10-month-old baby.

Jacob Crouch died at his home in Linton in December 2020.

Gemma Barton, 32, from Heanor & Craig Crouch, 39, from Moira, deny the charges.

A 10-month-old baby was regularly attacked by his mother and stepfather before they murdered him, a trial has heard.

Gemma Barton and Craig Crouch are accused of killing their son Jacob who died at home in Linton, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire, in December 2020.

A trial at Derby Crown Court heard Jacob suffered at least 39 rib fractures in four separate assaults.

The defendants deny his murder.