British-Bangladeshi Father Shook Infant Son to Death, Court Hears

Trial Revelation: Bexleyheath Dad 'Shook Baby to Cardiac Arrest' After Weeks of Hidden Fractures-A Bangladeshi origin couple's life has been tragically torn apart as the father, Mohammed Kabir Hossain, stands trial accused of the manslaughter of his nine-week-old baby son, Adiyat, a death linked by prosecutors to violent shaking and weeks of alleged prior abuse, Daily Dazzling Dawn understands.

Father, Kabir Hossain, is facing a deeply harrowing manslaughter trial, accused of killing his nine-week-old baby son, Adiyat Hossain, through an act of extreme violence. The Inner London Crown Court has heard chilling evidence alleging that the British Bangladeshi father violently shook his infant son, causing catastrophic "extreme whiplash" injuries that led to cardiac arrest.

Mr. Hossain, 47, of Long Lane, Bexleyheath, is charged in connection with the death of Adiyat, who went into cardiac arrest on June 10, 2022, and tragically died four months later when his life support was switched off.

Hidden Trauma Uncovered by X-Rays-The prosecution, led by James Dawes KC, presented medical evidence that paints a deeply disturbing picture of the child’s final weeks. X-rays conducted after the fatal collapse revealed that Adiyat had suffered multiple, severe injuries in the weeks leading up to June 10. These included: six fractured ribs, fractures to both his left and right shoulder blades, and a fracture in his right arm.

Mr. Dawes told the jury that expert opinion concludes the injuries were "inflicted" and not accidental, asserting, "The mechanism of that assault was by shaking, shaking violently to cause extreme whiplash and cardiac arrest. It is the prosecution’s case that it was Mr Hossain who did it."

The Critical 13 Minutes and Mother's Statement-The court focused heavily on a 13-minute window on the day of the fatal incident. Hossain's wife, Fatema Mansur, provided a crucial account, stating her son had been well and asleep in his cot at 12:04 pm when she left the couple’s flat to go shopping. Hossain was alone with the baby until 12:17 pm, when he made a panicked phone call to Ms. Mansur.

Just six minutes later, at 12:23 pm, Hossain dialled 999, telling the operator: "He was ok. I just go to the toilet and come in from the toilet, he’s in the bed sleeping and I find out he can’t breathe." The prosecution dismissed this account as untrue, arguing that it was during this brief 13-minute period that "Adiyat was shaken so hard that he started to bleed within his eyes, he bled in the membrane around his brain, he stopped breathing and his heart stopped."

The jury was also shown short clips of Hossain allegedly "rough handling" Adiyat in the weeks preceding June 10, underscoring the prosecution's claim of repeated abuse.

The Defendant's Denial and Background-Upon his arrest two days later, Hossain provided a prepared statement to police, claiming: "I have not done anything to harm my child. I have no idea how my child has sustained any of the injuries." He described Adiyat as a loved and cherished planned pregnancy.

The court has heard no explicit evidence of prior domestic violence issues or drug use being a direct factor in the tragedy. However, the father's alleged inability to cope, leading to repeated acts of violence, suggests a devastating failure to manage the immense stresses of new parenthood. While his background as a British Bangladeshi is noted, the court is focused solely on the criminal charges of manslaughter and not the defendant’s heritage.

Community Shock and Comparative Cases-

The tragic case has resonated deeply within the British Bangladeshi and South Asian community, where cases involving infant injury often trigger discussions about parental support and mental health within cultural structures. While every case is unique, the trial brings to mind other deeply tragic cases of parental abuse in the UK, such as that of Finley Boden, whose parents were jailed for his "savage" murder, with the court noting the father's prioritisation of sourcing and smoking cannabis over his son's care—a grim reminder of the need for heightened vigilance across all communities.

Daily Dazzling Dawn Analysis: The Weight of Judgment-The trial, which began in November 2025 and is expected to last up to six weeks, highlights a national crisis in parental welfare. The final court ruling will be a judgment on Mohammed Kabir Hossain, but the tragedy's ultimate cause lies deeper than the dock. The evidence of repeated, non-fatal injuries before the fatal shaking begs the question: how did a vulnerable nine-week-old child suffer fractured ribs and a broken arm without social or medical intervention? The horrific details presented in court reveal a catastrophic breakdown in the protective mechanisms meant to safeguard children. The reasons behind the tragedy—be they unchecked stress, hidden violence, or substance use—underscore a hypocritical societal failure: we celebrate new life without adequately resourcing the support systems needed to help struggling parents navigate the severe pressures of infant care, especially within isolated or high-stress family environments.