GRANT EDDLeston SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR BRUTAL ATTACK IN WESHAM AND BURNLEY
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Wesham Child Abuser
In a case that has shocked the local communities of Wesham and Burnley, Grant Eddleston, a 35-year-old man, has been handed a significant prison sentence after being convicted of a violent assault that left a young toddler with life-threatening injuries. The incident, which took place in 2019, involved Eddleston inflicting severe trauma upon the child, resulting in a fractured skull and injuries described by medical professionals as comparable to falling from a height of three metres.
Despite the gravity of the injuries, the young boy has fortunately made a good recovery following medical treatment. The police confirmed that the injuries were critical but manageable, and the child's prognosis is now positive. Throughout the legal proceedings, Eddleston maintained his innocence, denying any involvement in causing the injuries. However, evidence presented during a two-week trial at Preston Crown Court painted a different picture.
During the trial, it was revealed that Eddleston had lied repeatedly in an attempt to shield himself from responsibility. His actions and subsequent attempts to cover up the assault demonstrated a disturbing lack of remorse and empathy, especially considering the vulnerability of the young victim. The court found him guilty of Section 18 wounding and child cruelty, and on Wednesday, May 7, he was sentenced to ten years in prison, with an extended license period of three years.
A police spokesperson highlighted the dangerous nature of Eddleston’s conduct, describing him as a high-risk individual when it comes to interactions with children. Detective Sergeant Julia Graham expressed her views on the case, stating, 'Grant Eddleston carried out a violent assault on a young boy causing him a serious, life-threatening head injury and then compounded his actions by trying to cover up what he had done. He has never accepted responsibility and has continually lied to protect himself. I welcome the sentence which reflects the gravity of the offending, and I am pleased that the boy has made a good recovery.'
Despite the gravity of the injuries, the young boy has fortunately made a good recovery following medical treatment. The police confirmed that the injuries were critical but manageable, and the child's prognosis is now positive. Throughout the legal proceedings, Eddleston maintained his innocence, denying any involvement in causing the injuries. However, evidence presented during a two-week trial at Preston Crown Court painted a different picture.
During the trial, it was revealed that Eddleston had lied repeatedly in an attempt to shield himself from responsibility. His actions and subsequent attempts to cover up the assault demonstrated a disturbing lack of remorse and empathy, especially considering the vulnerability of the young victim. The court found him guilty of Section 18 wounding and child cruelty, and on Wednesday, May 7, he was sentenced to ten years in prison, with an extended license period of three years.
A police spokesperson highlighted the dangerous nature of Eddleston’s conduct, describing him as a high-risk individual when it comes to interactions with children. Detective Sergeant Julia Graham expressed her views on the case, stating, 'Grant Eddleston carried out a violent assault on a young boy causing him a serious, life-threatening head injury and then compounded his actions by trying to cover up what he had done. He has never accepted responsibility and has continually lied to protect himself. I welcome the sentence which reflects the gravity of the offending, and I am pleased that the boy has made a good recovery.'