The court heard the mother did not seek medical assistance for her child's cleft palate and fed her only milky Weetabix through a syringe.
Judge Steven Everett remarked that the mother's actions 'totally defy belief', highlighting the child was deprived of love, affection, and medical attention.
Prosecuting, Sion ap Mihangel revealed the child had a developmental age of nought to ten months, indicating severe malnutrition and dehydration.
The court stated the consequences for the child were catastrophic physically, psychologically, and socially, revealing the permanent impact of neglect.
Collection
[
|
...
]