Murder Accused 'Never Raised A Hand' To Toddler

Matthew Rigby is on trial at Brimingham Crown Court, along with the girl's mother Kathryn Smith, accused of murdering Ayeeshia Jane Smith when she was just 21 months old. Jurors were told Rigby changed his account to detectives, first claiming he heard "a massive squeal" from the girl at the property but later describing it as "a little cry". Ayeeshia had many injuries including broken ribs and a fatally ruptured heart and Rigby suggested they may have been sustained during his attempt