David Biggart and Ashleigh Brown were sentenced today after they admitted having caused or allowed a child to suffer serious physical harm.
Biggart, 30, of Aidrie, Lanarkshire, was imprisoned for nine years and four months and Brown, 31, of Carlisle, was locked up for 31 months, the BBC reported.
Carlisle Crown Court heard that in August 2022, medical staff reported concerns to police over the nature of the injuries on a young child.
The toddler was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary, then the Royal Victoria Infirmary, due to the severity of his condition.
Following an investigation, the pair was arrested.
When questioned in police interviews, both attempted to suggest the injuries suffered were self-inflicted.
However, the medical examination found the child suffered trauma to his head and body and was covered in bruises.
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Detective Constable Lisa Atkinson, Carlisle & Wigton CID, said: “I am pleased that these two individuals have been removed from society and are now in prison.
“The injuries which this defenceless child suffered were sickening.
“Despicably, when initially questioned by detectives, both attempted to suggest that the injuries were self-inflicted.
“It is the job of the police to investigate such cases and bring offenders to justice. However, such cases do leave a lasting impact on those who investigate them.
“I hope that this child can now move on with his life, now that he is safe from those who inflicted such horrific abuse.”
