Father in court accused of baby son's murder

A man charged with the murder of his one-month-old son will stand trial next year.

Tony Bartlett is accused of killing his son Atticus Bartlett in 2022.

Atticus was taken to hospital in a critical condition after police were called to a property in Chard, Somerset, on 16 July. He died a week later.

Mr Bartlett, 38, of Axminster in Devon, appeared at Bristol Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Wednesday, but has yet to enter a plea.

Judge Peter Blair KC fixed a trial date for 22 June, 2026.

Mr Bartlett, who is on conditional bail, will be back in court for a further case management hearing on 20 June.

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