Ex-Footballer Convicted for Assaulting Toddler, Causing Severe Brain Injuries

Kiernan Hughes-Mason found guilty of grievous bodily harm and child cruelty after inflicting life-changing injuries on his ex-partner's two-year-old daughter.

• The assault left the child with injuries akin to those from a high-speed car crash or a fall from several stories.
• The toddler required an induced coma and now needs 24-hour care due to extensive brain damage.
• Hughes-Mason's text messages revealed his anger towards the child in the days leading up to the incident.
• The former footballer was immediately dismissed from his managerial role at Enfield Borough following his conviction.
• Sentencing is scheduled for September 10 at Basildon Crown Court.

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