Jury hears from medical experts in child cruelty trial relating to FGM on Bristol girl

Prosecution evidence focusing on lesion detected on child’s clitoris

Medical experts have been testifying in the trial of a Bristol dad accused of having his daughter’s genitalia cut.

The 29-year-old dad, who lives in an inner city area, faces a charge of assaulting / ill-treating / neglecting a child or young person to cause unnecessary suffering or injury.

The case relates to an allegation that a Type 4 female genital mutilation (FGM) procedure was carried out on his daughter, due to an injury found on her when she was aged six.

A court order is in place to ensure the child’s anonymity, so the dad also cannot be named for legal reasons.

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