A grandfather and grandmother have been found guilty of murdering their two-year-old grandson.
Ethan Ives-Griffiths, two, from Garden City in Flintshire, died on 16 August 2021 after suffering a “catastrophic” head injury.
Ethan’s grandfather Michael Ives, 47, and grandmother Kerry Ives, 46, were both convicted of murder after a trial at Mold Crown Court.
Ethan’s mother Shannon Ives, 28, from Mold, was also found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child and cruelty to a child.
Michael and Kerry Ives have also been found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child and cruelty to a child.
During a seven week trial, the jury was shown CCTV installed in the Ives’ garden which showed Ethan apparently struggling for balance while other children bounced around him.
In several clips, he was seen lying on his side and despite getting to his feet, was seen falling repeatedly.
At one point, his mother Shannon climbed on the trampoline and bounced, causing Ethan to fall.
www.bbc.com
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