Father Sentenced to 20 Years for Son's Murder

Father's Sentencing

A Co Armagh man who shook his baby son so violently that it caused “catastrophic” brain injuries was today (Thursday) told he will spend the next 20 years behind bars for the child’s murder. Lewis Oliver Rowland sustained life-changing brain injuries in November 2015 and was left with a range of disabilities when he was just 13 weeks old...

Investigation and Conclusion

Craig Rowland was found guilty of murder by a jury in October 2024. And, today, working in partnership with the Public Prosecution Service, he has finally been held accountable. This, however, remains a totally tragic and distressing case, in which the most cowardly and brutal of actions have taken a young, defenceless and innocent life...

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