Houghton Regis man jailed for murder of his partner's baby

Kieran Humphreys was convicted of murdering six‑month‑old Archie Woodbridge and has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years before parole may be considered. Three others admitted conspiring to pervert the course of justice and received shorter prison terms.

A court has sentenced Kieran Humphreys, 33, after his conviction for the death of six‑month‑old Archie Woodbridge in February 2024. Prosecutors told the jury the baby suffered a fatal brain injury while in Humphreys' sole care. The judge imposed a mandatory life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years before parole can be considered. Three other people pleaded guilty to conspiring to pervert the course of justice and received custodial sentences. What officials reported: - Humphreys was found guilty of murdering six‑month‑old Archie Woodbridge, who became unwell on 9 February 2024. - Medical evidence indicated Archie suffered a fatal brain injury while in Humphreys' sole care, as presented by prosecutors. - Humphreys was on bail at the time, with a condition that he should not have unsupervised contact with children. - Mr Justice Morris imposed a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years before parole; three others were jailed after admitting conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Summary: The sentencing brings the criminal case to a judicial conclusion and establishes a 21‑year minimum term before parole may be considered. Further legal steps were not detailed in the reporting.