Life took a dramatic turn for 13-year-old Alfie Patten when he became known as Britain’s youngest father, capturing international attention.
His family was already under the public eye, with his parents even labeled as the “U.K.’s worst parents.”
A DNA test later revealed a surprising truth.
Who is Alfie Patten?
In 2009, Alfie Patten, a youthful-looking teen from East Sussex, was reported to have fathered a child with family friend Chantelle Steadman.
That same year, Chantelle, then 15, gave birth to Maisie Roxanne at Eastbourne Hospital, near Alfie’s hometown. The child had been conceived when Alfie was just 12.
The story, first reported by British tabloid The Sun, quickly went viral worldwide. Alfie’s youthful appearance and unbroken voice sharply contrasted with the responsibilities of fatherhood, fueling widespread fascination.
The Sun highlighted the story’s massive impact, noting it set a record for web traffic, underscoring the public’s intense interest.