NASHUA, N.H (WHDH) - A 36-year-old man was arrested in Nashua, New Hampshire Friday, and is accused of assaulting his 3-month-old child, according to Nashua police.
Nashua police said the child’s grandmother noticed he had a cold, and took him to the doctor. The doctor then notified the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) that the child had excessive bruising. The DCYF then notified police.
Officers said the child’s father, Drew Babcock, of Nashua, admitted he assaulted his son in their apartment home. Prosecutors say Babcock became angry that the child was Colicky and would not stop crying.
Prosecutors claimed Babcock squeezed and punched his son, and put the baby over a sink and leaned on top of him. Prosecutors said Babcock admitted to doing this two to three times a week for a two month period.
“These actions resulted in [the child] suffering 30 rib fractures, two femur fractures, one to each leg, a clavicle fracture, fluid in the lungs, and numerous bruises on his forehead, jaw, and neck,” Prosecutor Melissa Farr said in court.
“He didn’t flee, he didn’t seek to harm anybody, he went to a local hospital to seek treatment to get some help,” said Defense Attorney Joseph Fricano.
Babcock’s parents, sister, and aunt were at the arraignment Friday and told 7NEWS he is a good man and they do not believe the allegations.
The judge said she would make a decision on bail at a later time.
Babcock is charged with eight counts of First Degree Assault – Domestic Violence.
Anyone with any information about this case is asked to contact Nashua Police Department at 603-589-1665.
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