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Father arrested over death of baby killed by falling TV

Kian McMillan
Four-month-old Kian McMillan died when a TV toppled onto him. Credit: Police

Edward Hanratty, 41, of Dirkhill Road in Bradford, has been arrested in West Yorkshire and has since been remanded into custody in connection with the death of a baby killed by a TV that toppled onto him.

He pleaded guilty to child cruelty part way through a trial in December, but later failed to turn up at court for sentencing and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

He will appear for sentencing at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday 27 February.

Arrest warrant issued for Burnley father

Edward Hanratty Credit: ITV Granada

An arrest warrant has been issued for the father of a baby who died after a TV fell on his head in Burnley.

Edward Hanratty admitted child neglect following the death of four-month-old Kian, but failed to appear at court for sentencing.

Natalie McMillan, Kian's mother, had previously pleaded guilty to child cruelty on the basis of neglect. Yesterday, she was sentenced to 15 months in prison.

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Mother sentenced to 15 months in prison

The mother of a baby who died when a TV fell on his head has been jailed for 15 months.

Natalie McMillan had previously pleaded guilty to child cruelty on the basis of neglect following the death of four month old Kian at home in Burnley.

His father Edward Hanratty was also due to be sentenced today but failed to appear at court. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

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