Peter Sayle charged with murder of six-week-old son in Fulwood

Peter Sayle, 31, has been charged with the murder of his six-week-old son, Huxley Sayle, who died from a traumatic head injury on July 14, 2022. Officers responded to an emergency call on June 14, 2022, regarding the infant's hospitalization due to a head injury. Sayle was initially arrested on June 18, 2022, on suspicion of wounding but was later re-arrested for murder. Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, he was charged with murder on March 27, 2025, and is currently in custody awaiting a court appearance. The case has raised significant public interest due to its tragic nature and the circumstances surrounding the child's death.