Shocking video shows man being attacked as he cradles baby girl

Police will review the handling of a case after shocking CCTV footage emerged, showing how a man was repeatedly punched about the head as he held a three-month-old baby girl in his arms.

Zaid Smith had called at a house in Withington to take the child, his daughter, for a walk on May 31.

The 22-year-old was then subjected to what he described as an 'unprovoked' assault, his attacker raining down blows as he cradled the tot - unable to defend himself.

Now, the family of the child have said they are furious after being told by Greater Manchester Police the attacker had been released and his "punishment" was to write letters of apology to the victim and the child's mother - as he had no previous convictions.

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