Baby P sadly died in 2007(Image: PA)

Major decision on Baby P jailed stepfather's bid for freedom

A major update has been issued on whether Steven Barker, Baby P's stepfather, will be freed from jail. Peter Connelly, also known as Baby P, tragically died in Tottenham in 2007

by · The Mirror

The stepfather of Baby P has lost his latest parole bid to be freed from prison.

Steven Barker was jailed for 12 years in 2009 for causing or allowing the death of 17-month-old Peter Connelly in Tottenham, north London, in 2007. His horrific injuries included a broken back, fractured shinbone, damage to the head, and toes blackened from cigarette burns.

In a decision released on Tuesday, the Parole Board said: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress made while in custody and the evidence presented in the dossier, the panel was not satisfied that release at this point would be safe for the protection of the public.

Tracey Connelly was jaled after his death( Image: PA)
Steven Barker was jailed following the toddler's death( Image: PA)

"Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that Steven Barker should be transferred to an open prison. Given that key areas of risk remain to be addressed, the panel considered that he was appropriately located in a closed prison."

Barker will face another parole review in around two years' time.

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