Daniel Hardcastle, 31, inflicted a 'sustained and violent' attack on his son Damion Russell
A tattoo artist has been found guilty of murdering his two-year-old son, weeks after being granted custody of the child.
Damion was rushed to hospital after suffering cardiac and respiratory arrest as a result of the horrific injuries inflicted by his father on the morning of July 19, 2023. Throughout the trial at Preston Crown Court, Hardcastle tried to paint a picture of a devoted dad who fought the family court system to take care of his much loved son.
He admitted he had bitten his son, hard enough to leave teeth marks on the toddler's thigh, but claimed he was "playing rough" with Damion. He said Damion was a clumsy tot and had collided with a coffee table while playing with his toys in the living room. When emergency services arrived at the flat on August 19, they were met by Hardcastle, who was bare chested and had blood on his face. He had called 999 and was attempting CPR.
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