Man killed unborn child of pregnant girlfriend in attack

Stefan Marin, 19, was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of child destruction for killing his unborn son during a brutal five-hour assault on his pregnant partner, who was 17 at the time. The attack, which involved severe physical violence, occurred after Marin returned home from a night out and resulted in the death of the baby due to trauma to the placenta. The case is notable as it marks only the fourth conviction for child destruction in England and Wales in the past decade. The victim expressed the lasting impact of the abuse, stating she will never heal from the loss of her son.

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