CHLOE Henderson was just three months old when her own father beat her up, leaving the defenceless baby with a fractured skull and broken ribs.

Charlie Henderson was supposed to be babysitting his tiny daughter, but instead launched the vile attack.

Last night her family said they hoped the 26-year-old, of Trent Road, Didcot, would rot in hell after he was jailed for six years at Reading Crown Court.

Three-year-old Chloe was attacked in August 2008 and was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

We can today name the toddler and the fact it was her father who attacked her after Judge Ian Grainger yesterday lifted reporting restrictions following a request by the Oxford Mail.

Chloe’s mother, Lauren Hamblin, 22, who also lives in Didcot, said the family would have to live with the horrible memories. of the attack Henderson carried out.

Miss Hamblin said: “Charlie Henderson is evil and I hope he rots in hell for what he did. I will never forget seeing Chloe lying in that hospital cot. She was so tiny and I felt so helpless.

“Only a monster could injure a child like that, especially when it involves their own baby.”

Henderson was convicted on three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent at a trial in April.

Jailing Henderson, Judge Grainger said: “The offences involve gross breaches of trust. You are essentially an immature and inadequate figure rather than a dangerous one.”

The baby was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford, after Henderson called paramedics when she became “groggy” while he tried to feed her.

But within hours doctors examining Chloe were convinced the injuries had been deliberately caused and called the police.

Richard Benson, defending, said: “My client was under considerable pressure at the time. He was the sole carer for two children under the age of one. The stress he felt was above and beyond what most new parents would expect to deal with.”

Yesterday it emerged Henderson also had a previous conviction for attacking a pub landlord with a knife.

Miss Hamblin added: “Charlie had always had a temper but I never thought he was capable of this.

“Chloe’s injuries were very serious and for a while we thought she could be severely affected.

“But she was strong and has now grown up into a beautiful, happy little girl who has not got a care in the world.

“I want Charlie to know that we are happy and that he cannot hurt us any more.”

Chloe’s grandmother, Michele Hamblin, 42, said of Henderson: “He is an animal. We all hope it’s a long time before he is out.”