Alfie Patten: Britain’s Youngest Parent?
In 2009, 12-year-old Alfie Patten made headlines when he was believed to have fathered a child with 15-year-old Chantelle Steadman. Baby Maisie Roxanne was born in Eastbourne, and Alfie’s boyish looks and unbroken voice sparked global media attention.
1. Shocking News: British tabloid The Sun reported, “The story hit a new web traffic record.”
2. Public Reaction: Alfie’s family faced harsh criticism, called the “U.K.’s worst parents.”
3. DNA Twist: A test later revealed Alfie was not the baby’s father.
The case remains one of Britain’s most sensational tabloid stories.
