Summary
Simon Vickers, 50, is on trial for the fatal stabbing of his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett Vickers, during a kitchen play-fight at their Darlington home in July.
The court heard the family was throwing food and utensils while making dinner, and Vickers claims Scarlett accidentally impaled herself on a knife he was holding.
Prosecutors argue the wound was too deep to be accidental, alleging deliberate action.
Vickers denies murder and manslaughter, describing the incident as a tragic accident.
As a father, that last bit doesnt ring as an admission of guilt as much as it does that hes experiencing self reproach. Hes not going to blame his daughter, so the only option left in his mind is that its his fault