Sussex dad convicted of killing tiny baby son by violently shaking him

Harry Barnes was just 10 weeks old when he was rushed to St Richard's Hospital in Chichester in June 2017.

However despite doctors best efforts, Harry died the following day.

Now a jury has convicted Harry's dad Christopher of manslaughter after a week and half-long trial by majority verdict.

He was also found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm to Harry, also by majority verdict.

Barnes, 28, of Barlavington Way, Midhurst, had claimed he was not responsible for what happened to Harry.

We now have justice for Harry'

Harry's mum Laura Millins and others were seen in tears after the jury verdicts were read out in court this afternoon.

In an emotional statement, she said: "We now have justice for Harry after going through something so traumatic that has changed our lives forever.

"As we approach what would have been Harry's 2nd birthday we finally have the truth.

"Harry will always be in our hearts."

'His heart stopped beating and he stopped breathing'

Barnes, a heating engineer, had been alone with baby Harry when he collapsed, his trial at Lewes Crown Court heard.

Prosecutor Jennifer Knight said earlier in the trial: “Sometime before 12.37pm on 24th June 2017, 10 week old Harry Barnes collapsed.

“His heart stopped beating and he stopped breathing.