Cork man on trial for cruelty to and assault of his infant daughter denies charges

Ophthalmologist Dr Sarah Moran testified in court she found extensive haemorrhage in the retina of both the baby's eyes, 'highly suggestive' of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma

Accused denied assault causing harm, assault causing serious harm, and cruelty to the child — on various dates from November 25, 2020, to January 2021, when his daughter was about six months old. Picture: Larry Cummins

The trial of a 31-year-old father accused of cruelty to his own baby daughter and counts of assault causing harm and causing serious harm to the infant commenced on Tuesday.

Opening the case, prosecution senior counsel Jane Hyland said the anticipated evidence included answers allegedly given by the accused man when asked questions by social workers.