A mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison for the death of a two-year-old boy who suffered catastrophic brain damage under their care. Kol Page was found unresponsive by paramedics at a home on Downham Way, Bromley, on April 25, 2022. He had no pulse, significant bruising to his head and face, and a serious abdominal injury caused by a stamp or punch.
The Incident and Investigation
Zoe Coutts, the mother, and her boyfriend Scott O'Connor had returned home earlier that evening after a night of drinking. Kol spent 14 months in the hospital before moving to live with a foster family. He died from his injuries on June 29, 2024. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after a four-week trial at the Old Bailey, Coutts was convicted of allowing the death of a child and sentenced to nine years and 109 days in jail. O'Connor, 36, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to an 18-year custodial sentence with a five-year extended sentence.
Foster Parents' Testimony
Kol's foster parents described his severe condition upon first meeting him. They moved into the hospital to care for him. In a statement, they wrote: 'I immediately fell in love with him. I knew he needed someone to be there for him, to protect him. He was in so much pain. He would cry out in pain so much. You could hear him from the lifts as you walked into the hospital. I knew it was him as he had such a distinctive cry. It was so hard to comfort him. I wanted to cuddle him, but it would cause him too much pain. But it was nice as the staff would say thank goodness you are here, as when he could hear my voice, it would placate him.'
Police and NSPCC Statements
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, whose homicide team led the investigation, said: 'Kol was an innocent little boy who suffered horrific abuse in the place where he should have been safest - at home with his mother. Coutts and her boyfriend, O'Connor, tried to deceive paramedics, doctors and police officers, repeating lie after lie about how Kol came to be so seriously injured.' An NSPCC spokesperson added: 'This is a heartbreaking case. During his short life, and while in the care of someone who should have been keeping him safe, Kol was subjected to sustained violence that caused catastrophic injuries and ultimately led to his death. Our thoughts are with all those who cared for and loved this little boy.' The NSPCC helpline is available at 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk. In immediate danger, call 999.
