Sportsman on trial for infant injuries expresses shock at fractures

Monday 25 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 1:31pm

A prominent sportsman facing charges of injuring with reckless disregard is appearing in the Dunedin District Court. The defendant, who has interim name suppression, told police he was shocked and confused by the infant's injuries. During the trial, a radiologist described the sound of the baby's broken ribs.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 25 Aug 2025, 12:27pm

   Defendant 'shocked, confused' at baby's injuries (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 25 Aug 2025, 1:04pm

   Prominent sportsman trial: Radiologist describes ‘grating’ sound of infant’s broken ribs (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 25 Aug 2025, 1:31pm

   Prominent sportsman on trial was 'shocked' by baby's injuries (opens in new tab)