Father defecated on victim, court told

A child who was allegedly sexually abused and neglected by his parents claimed that his father defecated on him as part of the abuse, a jury has heard.

The latest allegations came from the child’s second foster mother, who was giving evidence on day 11 of the trial at the Central Criminal Court.

The child had a good relationship with this foster mother and earlier told the jury that he felt safe enough with her to disclose the alleged sexual abuse.