Man jailed for attempted murder of baby after throwing child at TV

A 28-year-old man was sentenced to 35 years after admitting the attempted murder of a baby who was thrown at a television; the child sustained severe brain injury and will require lifelong care.

Rhydian Jamieson was sentenced to 35 years after admitting the attempted murder of a baby following an incident in Ceredigion, West Wales. The court heard the child was thrown at a television and that Jamieson left the scene without calling emergency services. The infant sustained severe brain injury and will need lifelong care and support. Jamieson did not attend his sentencing hearing. Reported facts: - Jamieson admitted attempted murder and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. - The incident took place on January 15 last year at a property in Ceredigion, West Wales. - The child suffered severe brain injury and is expected to require lifelong care and support. - Jamieson was arrested later the same night and told police he had killed the child; he also communicated with people he knew through online gaming before his arrest. Summary: The sentencing delivers a long custodial term following a court finding that the defendant caused severe, life-changing injury to an infant. Undetermined at this time.