The judge described the case as "the worse abuse of a baby I have ever seen".
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Couple jailed for 27 years for sexually assaulting a 13-month-old baby
A judge has sentenced husband and wife for 27 years after they were found guilty of sexually assaulting a 13-month-old baby they were babysitting.
Couple jailed for 27 years for sexually assaulting a 13-month-old baby
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Judge Sean Enright made the comment as he jailed Michael and Lara Chase to a total of 27 years at Peterborough Crown Court today.
Michael Chase was sentenced to 14 years in prison and Lara Chase was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
When the couple was arrested thousands of indecent images were found on computers and mobiles phones, police were able to discover the terrible extent of abuse the couple had carried out.
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The court heard that in one assault security guard Mr Chase masturbated over the child, while Pharmacy assistant Mrs Chase's hand can be seen in the photo.
The court heard that the couple photographed the baby being abused before distributing the vile images via the internet messaging service WhatsApp to other people.
In a second assault Mr Chase films himself sexually assaulting the baby in a hot tub in his garden, the court heard.
Passing the sentences, Judge Enright said: "This is the worst abuse of a baby I have seen and the pictures are quite appalling and horrific to look at."
The parents of the baby added that they trusted the defendants with their child.
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"We had no idea at all of the abuse (the child) was suffering."
"The abuse has brought a huge strain on their marriage and they are trying to stay strong for the child."
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