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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Horrific moment dad was randomly attacked in the street while carrying his daughter
Horrific moment dad was randomly attacked in the street while carrying his daughter Greater Manchester Police has confirmed it will "review" the initial way it handled the case Zaid Smith tries to protect his three-month-old daughter while being attacked Police will review the handling of a case after shocking CCTV footage emerged, showing how a man was repeatedly punched about the head as he held a three-month-old baby girl in his arms. Zaid Smith had called at a house in Withington to take the child, his daughter, for a walk on May 31. The 22-year-old was then subjected to what he described as an 'unprovoked' assault, his attacker raining down blows as he cradled the tot - unable to defend himself. Now, the family of the child have said they are furious after being told by Greater Manchester Police the attacker had been released and his "punishment" was to write letters of apology to the victim and the child's mother - as he had no previous convictions. Yesterday (June 2), GMP confirmed the family had been told the attacker had been given a conditional caution, which included writing letters of apology. But the force added that the matter was being "reviewed" by a senior officer. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . The incident happened at about 11am in Withington, Manchester, on May 31. Zaid had arrived at a house to take out his daughter, Ariella, for a walk. The youngster's mother, Morgan Milward, 22, told the Manchester Evening News: "Baby's dad has come to collect the baby and then this young man has come on to the street, approached him, and totally unprovoked - they had no connection to each other - has started assaulting him in the head. Article continues below "He could not protect himself, as you can see in the video, because he is trying to protect the baby. He was taking blows to the head. He did have a lump on his head. He had marks on the back of his neck. "The baby was admitted to hospital as she has been unwell since the incident. She has been irritable and crying a lot. We are awaiting results of tests. She was shaken quite a bit by what happened. She went to hospital yesterday." She said that the incident ended when an adult male relative of Ariella came out of the house to intervene. "The police were called, the neighbours came out, everyone was completely shocked," she added. "The lad who made the assault was held by a neighbour until police arrived. The police arrested him, but we are not happy with the outcome... They told us it was his first offence he was not charged but got a bit of a slap on the wrist. All he has to do is write a letter of apology to the baby's father and to me - and he has been released." Morgan, a third year student at the University of Law in Manchester, said: "I don't agree with that. It could have ended far worse for the baby. All the family is quite upset by that. "Whether he is a first time offender or not the baby is just centimetres away from the punches. If he had hit her God knows what could have happened. "Watching the video really upset me. As a first time mother it was very distressing. I think there needs to be some debate about this policy for first offenders. I think it is wrong, especially in a case like this. It needs to be discussed. Zaid's sister, Zarah, said: "My brother was preparing to take my three-month-old niece for their daily walk when a man appeared from behind a car and approached him. "He instructed my brother to place the baby down. My brother clarified that he was not putting the baby down but rather taking her inside to her mother. "He began to punch my brother's head repeatedly while he held his baby, just a few centimetres away from her head. This could have resulted in serious injury. Fortunately, someone was in the house to intervene, allowing my brother to safely take his niece inside. "The police were promptly called, and the man was taken into custody within 24 hours. However, he was later released and required to send a letter of apology to my brother and his partner. This was due to him being a first-time offender." She added: "The lack of appropriate action has left my niece traumatised, and she has been crying non-stop since the incident. Her mother is shaken, and her father has sustained physical assault, including lumps and bruises on his head." GMP confirmed that initially the family of the victim had been told the matter had been resolved by way of the attacker being ordered to write letters of apology as part of a conditional caution. But a force spokesperson said: "A resolution for this case has not been finalised and investigations are still ongoing. A full review of the evidence will take place by a supervisor and a criminal justice outcome will then be decided. "This decision will be made with the views of the victim fully understood, with an officer reaching out to speak with them today to ensure this position is clear. The suspect is currently on police bail and is to return to us in July."
Telegraph
3 days ago
- General
- Telegraph
Man attacks father carrying baby daughter in street
A man was repeatedly punched as he held a three-month-old baby in his arms. Zaid Smith had called at a house in Withington, Manchester, to take his daughter for a walk on May 31. The 22-year-old was then subjected to what he described as an 'unprovoked' assault in which his attacker landed blows as he cradled the child. The incident was caught on CCTV. The family said they were furious after being told by Greater Manchester Police that the attacker had been released and his 'punishment' was to write letters of apology to the victim and the child's mother because he had no previous convictions. On Monday, the force confirmed the family had been told that the attacker had been given a conditional caution, which included writing letters of apology, but added that the matter was being 'reviewed' by a senior officer. Protecting the baby Morgan Milward, 22, the child's mother, told the Manchester Evening News: '[Mr Smith] could not protect himself, as you can see in the video, because he is trying to protect the baby. 'He was taking blows to the head. He did have a lump on his head. He had marks on the back of his neck. 'The baby was admitted to hospital as she has been unwell since the incident. She has been irritable and crying a lot.' Ms Milward said the incident had ended when an adult male relative of the baby came out of the house to intervene. A GMP spokesman said: 'A resolution for this case has not been finalised and investigations are still ongoing. A full review of the evidence will take place by a supervisor, and a criminal justice outcome will then be decided. 'This decision will be made with the views of the victim fully understood, with an officer reaching out to speak with them today to ensure this position is clear. The suspect is currently on police bail, and is to return to us in July.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Father's fury after man who rained down blows on him as he cradled his three-month-old daughter is simply told to apologise by police
The man behind an 'unprovoked' assault on a father holding his a three-month-old baby girl has been told by police all he has to do is write a letter of apology. Zaid Smith, 22, and his family have been left furious over the lack of police action after the baby girl was admitted to hospital after the attack. CCTV footage shows the shocking moment Zaid was repeatedly punched in the head on the street unable to defend himself while holding his child in his arms. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the family had been told the offender had been given a conditional caution, which included writing letters of apology - as he had no previous convictions. However, the force added that the incident was being 'reviewed' by a senior officer. The attack happened as Zaid had arrived at a house in Withington at around 11am to take out his daughter, Ariella, for a walk on May 31. The youngster's mother, Morgan Milward, 22, told Manchester Evening News: 'This young man has come on to the street, approached him, and totally unprovoked - they had no connection to each other - has started assaulting him in the head. 'He could not protect himself, as you can see in the video, because he is trying to protect the baby. 'He was taking blows to the head. He did have a lump on his head. He had marks on the back of his neck. 'The baby was admitted to hospital as she has been unwell since the incident. She has been irritable and crying a lot. We are awaiting results of tests. She was shaken quite a bit by what happened. She went to hospital yesterday.' The attack ended when an male relative of Ariella came out of the house to intervene, she added. She said: 'The police were called, the neighbours came out, everyone was completely shocked. 'The lad who made the assault was held by a neighbour until police arrived. The police arrested him, but we are not happy with the outcome. 'They told us it was his first offence he was not charged but got a bit of a slap on the wrist. 'All he has to do is write a letter of apology to the baby's father and to me - and he has been released.' But Morgan, a third year student at the University of Law in Manchester, said she disagrees with the 'punishment' as she said it 'could have ended far worse for the baby'. She continued: 'All the family is quite upset by that. 'Whether he is a first time offender or not the baby is just centimetres away from the punches. If he had hit her God knows what could have happened. 'Watching the video really upset me. As a first time mother it was very distressing. I think there needs to be some debate about this policy for first offenders. 'I think it is wrong, especially in a case like this. It needs to be discussed.' Zaid's sister, Zarah, said: 'My brother was preparing to take my three-month-old niece for their daily walk when a man appeared from behind a car and approached him. 'He instructed my brother to place the baby down. My brother clarified that he was not putting the baby down but rather taking her inside to her mother. 'He began to punch my brother's head repeatedly while he held his baby, just a few centimetres away from her head. This could have resulted in serious injury. 'Fortunately, someone was in the house to intervene, allowing my brother to safely take his niece inside. 'The police were promptly called, and the man was taken into custody within 24 hours. However, he was later released and required to send a letter of apology to my brother and his partner. This was due to him being a first-time offender.' She added that the the 'lack of appropriate action' has left her niece 'traumatised' and that she has been 'crying non-stop' following the incident. 'Her mother is shaken, and her father has sustained physical assault, including lumps and bruises on his head,' she said Initially, GMP said the the matter had been resolved with the attacker being ordered to write letters of apology as part of a conditional caution. However, a force spokesperson said: 'A resolution for this case has not been finalised and investigations are still ongoing. 'A full review of the evidence will take place by a supervisor and a criminal justice outcome will then be decided. 'This decision will be made with the views of the victim fully understood, with an officer reaching out to speak with them today to ensure this position is clear. 'The suspect is currently on police bail and is to return to us in July.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Horror moment dad carrying 3-month old baby girl is randomly attacked in street by yob who swings punches at his head
THIS is the shocking moment a father carrying a three-month-old child was randomly attacked in the street. Zaid Smith was talking his daughter for a walk on Saturday when a man pounced on him and punched at his head in Manchester. CCTVThe horror attack was captured on CCTV outside a house[/caption] CCTVThe father could be seen cradling his baby daughter in his arms[/caption] CCTVBrave neighbours rushed out to intervene in the 'random' attack[/caption] The 22-year-old cradled baby Ariella in his arms, unable to defend himself. Video of the attack in Withington, Manchester, showed the father falling to the ground. Another relative came out of the house where Ariella had been picked up from to intervene. Brave neighbours restrained the man as the police were called. The baby's family were left fuming at how the case was handled. The attacker was given a conditional caution and was told to write letters of apology to the parents. This is because he had no previous convictions. But the family were outraged that he only received a 'slap on the wrist'. The baby's mother Morgan Milward, 22, told MEN: 'He was taking blows to the head. He did have a lump on his head. He had marks on the back of his neck. 'The baby was admitted to hospital as she has been unwell since the incident. She has been irritable and crying a lot. We are awaiting results of tests. 'She was shaken quite a bit by what happened. She went to hospital yesterday.' A police spokesperson said: 'A resolution for this case has not been finalised and investigations are still ongoing. 'A full review of the evidence will take place by a supervisor and a criminal justice outcome will then be decided. 'This decision will be made with the views of the victim fully understood, with an officer reaching out to speak with them today to ensure this position is clear. 'The suspect is currently on police bail and is to return to us in July.' CCTVThe baby girl's family were left shaken by what occured[/caption]
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Horror moment dad carrying 3-month old baby girl is randomly attacked in street by yob who swings punches at his head
THIS is the shocking moment a father carrying a three-month-old child was randomly attacked in the street. Zaid Smith was talking his daughter for a walk on Saturday when a man pounced on him and punched at his head in Manchester. 4 4 4 The 22-year-old cradled baby Ariella in his arms, unable to defend himself. Video of the attack in Withington, Manchester, showed the father falling to the ground. Another relative came out of the house where Ariella had been picked up from to intervene. Brave neighbours restrained the man as the police were called. The baby's family were left fuming at how the case was handled. The attacker was given a conditional caution and was told to write letters of apology to the parents. This is because he had no previous convictions. But the family were outraged that he only received a "slap on the wrist". The baby's mother Morgan Milward, 22, told MEN: "He was taking blows to the head. He did have a lump on his head. He had marks on the back of his neck. "The baby was admitted to hospital as she has been unwell since the incident. She has been irritable and crying a lot. We are awaiting results of tests. "She was shaken quite a bit by what happened. She went to hospital yesterday." A police spokesperson said: 'A resolution for this case has not been finalised and investigations are still ongoing. "A full review of the evidence will take place by a supervisor and a criminal justice outcome will then be decided. 'This decision will be made with the views of the victim fully understood, with an officer reaching out to speak with them today to ensure this position is clear. 'The suspect is currently on police bail and is to return to us in July.' 4
