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| Father of Baby P speaks of loss | Father of Baby P speaks of loss |
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| Baby P's natural father has called him a "bouncing" and affectionate boy, while describing his devastation at losing a son he loved deeply. | Baby P's natural father has called him a "bouncing" and affectionate boy, while describing his devastation at losing a son he loved deeply. |
| Baby P died in August 2007 after having suffered sustained abuse. | Baby P died in August 2007 after having suffered sustained abuse. |
| His father, who cannot be named, condemned the boy's mother and the two men convicted over the death. | His father, who cannot be named, condemned the boy's mother and the two men convicted over the death. |
| He said: "Those who systematically tortured P... kept it a secret, not just from me, but from all the people who visited the house." | He said: "Those who systematically tortured P... kept it a secret, not just from me, but from all the people who visited the house." |
| "Even after he died, they lied to cover up their abuse." | |
| P was a bouncing 17-month-old boy. I loved him deeply Baby P's natural father | |
| Baby P's father issued a statement through his lawyer as Prime Minister Gordon Brown vowed he would do "everything in his power" to prevent a repeat of the case. | |
| Baby P's father said: "P was a bouncing 17-month-old boy. I loved him deeply. I remember how he used to run up to me... or when he was in his pram he would bounce up and down until I took him out, giving me hugs and kisses." | |
| He said the "verdicts will help to bring closure for what has been a very traumatic time for me, P's family and indeed all those who knew and were close to him". | |
| P's father also paid tribute to the police for the part they played in bringing the case to court. | |
| He added: "I would also like to thank the social workers who have been involved since P's death. They have acted with professionalism and courtesy. | |
| "Finally, I wish to thank my family and friends who have given me comfort and support during this traumatic time." |