Mum found guilty of murdering infant daughter | UK | News

Emergency services responded to a call in Sandwell, West Bromwich, in the West Midlands, about a little girl who was unresponsive after falling from her mother’s arms on 23 July 2020. Paramedics found that baby Harleen had a serious head injury and her breathing was erratic. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries the next day.

The autopsy revealed that the baby had multiple fractures to the skull, bleeding in the brain, broken ribs and a broken collarbone.

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The injuries are believed to have been caused by contact with a hard surface and are inconsistent with a fall, Birmingham Live reported.

It was also believed that Harleen was probably shaken.

His mother Zara Arsalan was accused of murder. He pleaded not guilty to killing the baby.

On Friday, February 20, a jury found the 31-year-old guilty of murdering his daughter at Coventry Crown Court.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Poole, of West Midlands Police’s Homicide Unit, said: “This is an incredibly tragic incident.”

“Harleen was only two months old when she died at the hands of the person who should have done everything to keep her safe,” Detective Poole added.

“Arsalan never took responsibility for his actions. Instead, he repeatedly lied about what happened to Harleen, despite being shown evidence refuting his claims.”

He will be sentenced on Thursday, March 12.