GARY JOHNSON SHAKES BABY IN BICESTER LEAVING HER PERMANENTLY BRAIN DAMAGED AND BLIND

In a deeply disturbing case that has shocked the community, Gary Johnson, a 21-year-old man from Bicester, has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing severe and irreversible injuries to his eight-week-old daughter, Nicole. The incident occurred after Johnson was awakened by the infant’s loud crying, which apparently triggered a moment of uncontrollable rage. In a violent outburst, he shook Nicole with such force that she sustained catastrophic injuries, including brain damage, blindness, paralysis, and an inability to speak or feed herself.

Johnson was brought before Oxford Crown Court to face charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The court heard compelling medical evidence indicating that the force of the shaking was so intense that it caused her brain to twist within her skull, leading to lifelong disabilities. The jury, after deliberation, found Johnson guilty of this serious offense. During the verdict reading, Nicole’s mother was visibly overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down her face as she sat in the public gallery, bearing witness to the tragic consequences of her partner’s actions.

At the time of the incident, Johnson was residing with Jacquie, Nicole’s mother, and her mother at their home in Ambrosden. The court heard that Johnson’s actions had devastating effects on the infant’s health and future prospects. In addition to the six-year prison sentence, Recorder Harold Persaud imposed a lifelong ban on Johnson working with children, emphasizing the gravity of the case. The judge described the incident as one of the most serious assaults on a young child he had encountered, noting that it resulted in profound disabilities for Nicole. He also remarked that Johnson’s loss of control appeared to be momentary, but the consequences were devastating.

Johnson was acquitted of a separate charge of cruelty to a child. Prosecutor John Price confirmed that Nicole now suffers from cerebral palsy, a condition that severely impairs her movement and coordination. Deborah Garrett, a lawyer representing the Crown Prosecution Service, stated that this once healthy and lively baby girl now faces a future where she is unlikely to walk, talk, or see normally, with little hope of leading an independent life. She criticized Johnson for attempting to portray himself as a concerned parent, yet failing to seek medical help or inform Nicole’s mother about her injuries. Instead, he was more focused on leaving the family home to drink with friends, showing a blatant disregard for his daughter’s suffering.

Detective Sergeant Dave Smith of Thames Valley Police, who has been involved in child abuse investigations for five years, expressed his relief that the jury saw through Johnson’s lies. He described the case as the first of its kind he had encountered in Oxfordshire, emphasizing the brutality of Johnson’s actions. Smith stated, “He viciously and cowardly shook his eight-week-old baby until she was brain damaged, probably in a fit of rage, and knowing she was seriously injured did nothing to help her.” The case has left a lasting impact on the community and highlights the tragic consequences of parental violence against infants.