Dad accused of killing son, 6, 'was dominated by calculating partner'

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Before being fatally assaulted, Arthur is said to have been subjected to ‘systematic cruel behaviour’ which met the ‘medical definition of child torture’

Tustin is said to have been the ‘controlling partner’ in the relationship, and the ‘catalyst’ of Arthur’s death., a court had heard

He is said to have been deprived of food, poisoned with salt and made to stand in a hallway for 14 hours a day.and struggling to carry a duvet hours before he was allegedly murdered by his father and stepmother. On Friday, a jury at Coventry Crown Court heard evidence from Arthur’s uncle, Andrew Hughes – the brother of Thomas Hughes.Mr Hughes told the court that he believed ‘cold, manipulating, calculated’ Tustin was the ‘controlling partner’ in the relationship, and the ‘catalyst’ of Arthur’s death.Mr Hughes said his brother was ‘ecstatic’ to have a son and never saw him raise a hand to Arthur.The court heard how after meeting online the couple’s relationship developed quickly.

‘The ties became weaker and weaker, and he didn’t seem as invested in keeping that structure strong.’

 

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