Ava Mae Collard: Parents jailed for causing baby girl’s death – BBC News
‘A mum and dad who caused the death of their five-month-old baby girl have been jailed.’
BBC News, 27th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: causing death of children or vulnerable adults
Two teenagers jailed for boy’s mistaken-identity murder in Wolverhampton – The Guardian
‘Two teenage boys have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 16-year-old in a case of mistaken identity.’
The Guardian, 13th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Dylan Scanlon: Mum who poisoned and beat son, 5, guilty of murder – BBC News
‘A mother who “deliberately poisoned” her son on New Year’s Eve by giving him her medication before she beat him to death has been convicted of murder.’
BBC News, 13th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man killed nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte in Lincolnshire street, jury finds – The Guardian
‘Deividas Skebas killed nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte by stabbing her in the heart as she played with a hula hoop in the street, a jury has decided.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grenfell Tower and Awaab Ishak tributes as social housing bill passes – BBC News
‘A move to strengthen social housing rules in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire and the death of a toddler from exposure to mould is set to become law.’
BBC News, 27th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Alfie Steele: mother and partner guilty over death of boy, nine, found in bath – The Guardian
‘A mother has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her nine-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in a cold bath with 50 injuries over his body, while her partner has been found guilty of his murder.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Kaylea Titford: Parents’ jail terms increased for neglect death – BBC News
‘Two parents who left their 16-year-old daughter to die in squalor have had their sentences for neglect increased.’
BBC News, 20th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Errol Graham: Chances missed to help man who starved to death – BBC News
‘Opportunities to help a man who starved to death were missed, a safeguarding review has found.’
BBC News, 14th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lola James: NSPCC demands systemic change after girl’s murder – BBC News
‘The murder of a two-year-old who was killed by her mum’s boyfriend shows child protection must be a national priority, NSPCC Cymru has said.’
BBC News, 26th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother and partner convicted over death of Lola James, two, in Wales – The Guardian
‘A mother and her partner face jail after being convicted over the death of a two-year-old girl who suffered horrific injuries in an attack at the family home.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Elms: HC-One admits mistakes unacceptable in care home deaths – BBC News
‘A major provider has admitted “unacceptable mistakes” in the care of three people who died after living at a home, which later closed over failures.’
BBC News, 1st April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jimmy Prout death: Chances missed to save him – report – BBC News
‘Multiple opportunities to save a man who was tortured and murdered by people he considered friends were missed, a review has found.’
BBC News, 31st March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bristol study into ‘shaken baby’ syndrome advice – BBC News
‘New research is aiming to reduce the number of babies dying or being left with disabilities after being shaken.’
BBC News, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Leila Borrington: Woman guilty of killing three-year-old stepson – BBC News
‘A woman has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her three-year-old stepson but acquitted of his murder.’
BBC News, February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Star Hobson: Inquest into murdered toddler’s death concludes – BBC News
‘A coroner has concluded inquest proceedings into the death of murdered toddler Star Hobson.’
BBC News, 13th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father of boy killed by mould in flat welcomes law to prevent repeat – The Guardian
‘The father of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who was killed by mould in a social housing flat, has welcomed a new law to prevent a repeat tragedy, saying: “We are finally starting to feel like we are being treated fairly.”’
The Guardian, 9th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Kaylea Titford’s father found guilty of killing her by letting her become obese – The Guardian
‘A man has been found guilty of killing his disabled daughter by allowing her to become fatally obese and die in squalor.’
The Guardian, 7th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Hunter Mathias murder: Father jailed for life for killing infant son – BBC News
‘A father who shook his nine-week-old baby to death during a “momentary” loss of temper has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 2nd February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Newcastle council fined £280,000 after falling tree killed six-year-old – The Guardian
‘A council has been fined £280,000 for oversights that led to a six-year-old girl being crushed to death by a falling tree in her school playground.’
The Guardian, 10th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Kaylea Titford: Mother admits manslaughter of obese daughter – BBC News
‘A mother has admitted the manslaughter of her teenage daughter after letting her become morbidly obese.’
BBC News, 20th December 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
