The accused, Justin Osmond, was charged with assault causing bodily harm to a young person (A.N.) in his care.
The trial focused on the reliability of A.N.'s evidence, which included numerous conflicting statements about the perpetrator and the nature of the injuries.
The defence also raised concerns about police investigation "tunnel vision" and suggested another potential perpetrator.
The court found that while the injuries occurred in the accused's care, the inconsistencies in the child's testimony, particularly regarding who caused the injuries and how, raised a reasonable doubt.
The accused was found not guilty.
