A father claims he accidentally stabbed his daughter while they were play fighting in the kitchen, leading to her tragic death
On July 5 last year, they were in the kitchen. Simon was cooking when they started messing around. Suddenly, Scarlett was hurt. He claims one moment they were having fun, and the next, blood was everywhere.
The trial is happening at Teesside Crown Court. Simon denies murder and manslaughter. His lawyer says he loved Scarlett and never meant to hurt her.
The prosecution argues it wasn’t just an accident. They say the knife wound was too deep for that. Scarlett’s mom, Sarah, was there and tried to help her as she bled out.
Scarlett had a serious injury to her chest. The paramedics arrived, but it was too late. Simon told them they were just playing around. He didn’t realize how serious it was until it was too late.
Witnesses say Simon and Sarah were visibly upset when police arrived. They were both covered in blood. Simon said they were drinking wine and having a good time before the incident.
He described the moment Scarlett got hurt. He said she lunged at him, and that’s when the knife went in. He didn’t even know he had picked it up.
The prosecution is trying to prove that Simon acted with intent. They say the evidence shows it wasn’t just a playful accident. The trial is ongoing, and more details will come out as it continues.
